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
4286C8
RGB
66, 134, 200
HSL
210, 55%, 52%
HSB
210, 67%, 78%
CMYK
67, 33, 0, 22
LAB
54, -6, -41
LCH
54, 42, 262
OKLCH
0.61, 0.12, 250
XYZ
21, 22, 58
LUV
54, -27, -62
HWB
210, 26%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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