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
4486CB
RGB
68, 134, 203
HSL
211, 56%, 53%
HSB
211, 67%, 80%
CMYK
67, 34, 0, 20
LAB
54, -5, -43
LCH
54, 43, 264
OKLCH
0.61, 0.13, 251
XYZ
22, 23, 60
LUV
54, -26, -64
HWB
211, 27%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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