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
4484EC
RGB
68, 132, 236
HSL
217, 82%, 60%
HSB
217, 71%, 93%
CMYK
71, 44, 0, 7
LAB
55, 6, -60
LCH
55, 60, 276
OKLCH
0.62, 0.17, 260
XYZ
26, 24, 83
LUV
55, -25, -92
HWB
217, 27%, 7%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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