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
4381DF
RGB
67, 129, 223
HSL
216, 71%, 57%
HSB
216, 70%, 87%
CMYK
70, 42, 0, 13
LAB
53, 4, -55
LCH
53, 55, 274
OKLCH
0.61, 0.16, 259
XYZ
23, 22, 73
LUV
53, -24, -84
HWB
216, 26%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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