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
4276C2
RGB
66, 118, 194
HSL
216, 51%, 51%
HSB
216, 66%, 76%
CMYK
66, 39, 0, 24
LAB
49, 1, -46
LCH
49, 46, 272
OKLCH
0.57, 0.13, 258
XYZ
18, 18, 54
LUV
49, -21, -68
HWB
216, 26%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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