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
4480BB
RGB
68, 128, 187
HSL
210, 47%, 50%
HSB
210, 64%, 73%
CMYK
64, 32, 0, 27
LAB
52, -6, -37
LCH
52, 38, 261
OKLCH
0.59, 0.11, 250
XYZ
19, 20, 50
LUV
52, -24, -55
HWB
210, 27%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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