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
4089FD
RGB
64, 137, 253
HSL
217, 98%, 62%
HSB
217, 75%, 99%
CMYK
75, 46, 0, 1
LAB
57, 8, -66
LCH
57, 66, 277
OKLCH
0.64, 0.19, 259
XYZ
29, 26, 96
LUV
57, -26, -102
HWB
217, 25%, 1%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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