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
4080AC
RGB
64, 128, 172
HSL
204, 46%, 46%
HSB
204, 63%, 67%
CMYK
63, 26, 0, 33
LAB
51, -11, -30
LCH
51, 32, 250
OKLCH
0.58, 0.09, 241
XYZ
17, 20, 42
LUV
51, -26, -43
HWB
204, 25%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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