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
487FC9
RGB
72, 127, 201
HSL
214, 54%, 54%
HSB
214, 64%, 79%
CMYK
64, 37, 0, 21
LAB
52, -1, -45
LCH
52, 45, 269
OKLCH
0.59, 0.13, 256
XYZ
21, 21, 58
LUV
52, -23, -67
HWB
214, 28%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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