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
487FB2
RGB
72, 127, 178
HSL
209, 42%, 49%
HSB
209, 60%, 70%
CMYK
60, 29, 0, 30
LAB
51, -7, -33
LCH
51, 34, 258
OKLCH
0.58, 0.10, 248
XYZ
18, 20, 45
LUV
51, -23, -48
HWB
209, 28%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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