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
4487AE
RGB
68, 135, 174
HSL
202, 44%, 47%
HSB
202, 61%, 68%
CMYK
61, 22, 0, 32
LAB
53, -13, -28
LCH
53, 30, 245
OKLCH
0.60, 0.09, 237
XYZ
19, 22, 43
LUV
53, -27, -39
HWB
202, 27%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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