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
4776BB
RGB
71, 118, 187
HSL
216, 46%, 51%
HSB
216, 62%, 73%
CMYK
62, 37, 0, 27
LAB
49, 0, -42
LCH
49, 42, 270
OKLCH
0.56, 0.12, 258
XYZ
18, 18, 50
LUV
49, -20, -62
HWB
216, 28%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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