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
487CC2
RGB
72, 124, 194
HSL
214, 50%, 52%
HSB
214, 63%, 76%
CMYK
63, 36, 0, 24
LAB
51, -1, -43
LCH
51, 43, 269
OKLCH
0.58, 0.12, 256
XYZ
20, 20, 54
LUV
51, -22, -64
HWB
214, 28%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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