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
4483E2
RGB
68, 131, 226
HSL
216, 73%, 58%
HSB
216, 70%, 89%
CMYK
70, 42, 0, 11
LAB
54, 4, -55
LCH
54, 55, 274
OKLCH
0.62, 0.16, 259
XYZ
24, 23, 75
LUV
54, -24, -85
HWB
216, 27%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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