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
478CB6
RGB
71, 140, 182
HSL
203, 44%, 50%
HSB
203, 61%, 71%
CMYK
61, 23, 0, 29
LAB
55, -13, -29
LCH
55, 32, 246
OKLCH
0.61, 0.09, 238
XYZ
20, 23, 48
LUV
55, -28, -42
HWB
203, 28%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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