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
4282AA
RGB
66, 130, 170
HSL
203, 44%, 46%
HSB
203, 61%, 67%
CMYK
61, 24, 0, 33
LAB
51, -12, -28
LCH
51, 30, 247
OKLCH
0.58, 0.09, 238
XYZ
17, 20, 41
LUV
51, -26, -40
HWB
203, 26%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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