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
448AEA
RGB
68, 138, 234
HSL
215, 80%, 59%
HSB
215, 71%, 92%
CMYK
71, 41, 0, 8
LAB
57, 2, -56
LCH
57, 56, 272
OKLCH
0.64, 0.16, 257
XYZ
26, 25, 81
LUV
57, -26, -87
HWB
215, 27%, 8%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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