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
4888CB
RGB
72, 136, 203
HSL
211, 56%, 54%
HSB
211, 65%, 80%
CMYK
65, 33, 0, 20
LAB
55, -5, -42
LCH
55, 42, 263
OKLCH
0.61, 0.12, 251
XYZ
22, 23, 60
LUV
55, -26, -63
HWB
211, 28%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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