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
4888BF
RGB
72, 136, 191
HSL
208, 48%, 52%
HSB
208, 62%, 75%
CMYK
62, 29, 0, 25
LAB
54, -8, -36
LCH
54, 36, 257
OKLCH
0.61, 0.11, 247
XYZ
21, 23, 53
LUV
54, -26, -53
HWB
208, 28%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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