Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
048FAD
RGB
4, 143, 173
HSL
191, 95%, 35%
HSB
191, 98%, 68%
CMYK
98, 17, 0, 32
LAB
54, -25, -25
LCH
54, 36, 226
OKLCH
0.60, 0.11, 220
XYZ
17, 23, 43
LUV
54, -39, -34
HWB
191, 2%, 32%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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