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
4588EC
RGB
69, 136, 236
HSL
216, 81%, 60%
HSB
216, 71%, 93%
CMYK
71, 42, 0, 7
LAB
56, 4, -58
LCH
56, 58, 274
OKLCH
0.63, 0.17, 258
XYZ
26, 25, 83
LUV
56, -26, -89
HWB
216, 27%, 7%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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