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
4682AE
RGB
70, 130, 174
HSL
205, 43%, 48%
HSB
205, 60%, 68%
CMYK
60, 25, 0, 32
LAB
52, -10, -30
LCH
52, 31, 252
OKLCH
0.59, 0.09, 242
XYZ
18, 20, 43
LUV
52, -25, -43
HWB
205, 27%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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