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
4683BB
RGB
70, 131, 187
HSL
209, 46%, 50%
HSB
209, 63%, 73%
CMYK
63, 30, 0, 27
LAB
53, -7, -36
LCH
53, 37, 259
OKLCH
0.59, 0.11, 248
XYZ
20, 21, 50
LUV
53, -25, -53
HWB
209, 27%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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