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
487B99
RGB
72, 123, 153
HSL
202, 36%, 44%
HSB
202, 53%, 60%
CMYK
53, 20, 0, 40
LAB
49, -11, -22
LCH
49, 25, 243
OKLCH
0.56, 0.07, 236
XYZ
16, 18, 33
LUV
49, -22, -30
HWB
202, 28%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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