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
4177BC
RGB
65, 119, 188
HSL
214, 49%, 50%
HSB
214, 65%, 74%
CMYK
65, 37, 0, 26
LAB
49, -1, -42
LCH
49, 42, 268
OKLCH
0.56, 0.12, 255
XYZ
18, 18, 50
LUV
49, -22, -63
HWB
214, 25%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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