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
4784A9
RGB
71, 132, 169
HSL
203, 41%, 47%
HSB
203, 58%, 66%
CMYK
58, 22, 0, 34
LAB
52, -12, -26
LCH
52, 29, 245
OKLCH
0.59, 0.09, 237
XYZ
18, 21, 41
LUV
52, -26, -37
HWB
203, 28%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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