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
4087E2
RGB
64, 135, 226
HSL
214, 74%, 57%
HSB
214, 72%, 89%
CMYK
72, 40, 0, 11
LAB
55, 1, -54
LCH
55, 54, 271
OKLCH
0.62, 0.16, 256
XYZ
25, 24, 75
LUV
55, -26, -82
HWB
214, 25%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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