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Dodger Blue

#048FE4

A balanced, vivid dodger blue — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

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
048FE4
RGB
4, 143, 228
HSL
203, 97%, 45%
HSB
203, 98%, 89%
CMYK
98, 37, 0, 11
LAB
57, -8, -53
LCH
57, 54, 261
OKLCH
0.63, 0.16, 246
XYZ
24, 25, 77
LUV
57, -35, -80
HWB
203, 2%, 11%
Pantone
311 C

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