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
4786EC
RGB
71, 134, 236
HSL
217, 81%, 60%
HSB
217, 70%, 93%
CMYK
70, 43, 0, 7
LAB
56, 5, -59
LCH
56, 59, 275
OKLCH
0.63, 0.17, 260
XYZ
26, 24, 83
LUV
56, -25, -91
HWB
217, 28%, 7%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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