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
4184DB
RGB
65, 132, 219
HSL
214, 68%, 56%
HSB
214, 70%, 86%
CMYK
70, 40, 0, 14
LAB
54, 0, -52
LCH
54, 52, 271
OKLCH
0.61, 0.15, 256
XYZ
23, 23, 70
LUV
54, -26, -79
HWB
214, 25%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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