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
4680CA
RGB
70, 128, 202
HSL
214, 55%, 53%
HSB
214, 65%, 79%
CMYK
65, 37, 0, 21
LAB
52, -1, -45
LCH
52, 45, 268
OKLCH
0.60, 0.13, 255
XYZ
21, 21, 59
LUV
52, -24, -68
HWB
214, 27%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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