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
4282B2
RGB
66, 130, 178
HSL
206, 46%, 48%
HSB
206, 63%, 70%
CMYK
63, 27, 0, 30
LAB
52, -10, -32
LCH
52, 34, 253
OKLCH
0.59, 0.10, 243
XYZ
18, 20, 45
LUV
52, -26, -47
HWB
206, 26%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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