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
448BF1
RGB
68, 139, 241
HSL
215, 86%, 61%
HSB
215, 72%, 95%
CMYK
72, 42, 0, 5
LAB
57, 4, -59
LCH
57, 59, 273
OKLCH
0.64, 0.17, 258
XYZ
27, 26, 87
LUV
57, -27, -91
HWB
215, 27%, 5%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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