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
4087F4
RGB
64, 135, 244
HSL
216, 89%, 60%
HSB
216, 74%, 96%
CMYK
74, 45, 0, 4
LAB
56, 6, -62
LCH
56, 63, 276
OKLCH
0.63, 0.18, 259
XYZ
27, 25, 89
LUV
56, -26, -96
HWB
216, 25%, 4%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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