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
4280AF
RGB
66, 128, 175
HSL
206, 45%, 47%
HSB
206, 62%, 69%
CMYK
62, 27, 0, 31
LAB
51, -9, -31
LCH
51, 33, 253
OKLCH
0.58, 0.10, 244
XYZ
18, 20, 43
LUV
51, -25, -45
HWB
206, 26%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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