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
4287C6
RGB
66, 135, 198
HSL
209, 54%, 52%
HSB
209, 67%, 78%
CMYK
67, 32, 0, 22
LAB
54, -7, -40
LCH
54, 40, 260
OKLCH
0.61, 0.12, 249
XYZ
21, 23, 57
LUV
54, -27, -60
HWB
209, 26%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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