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
488AAD
RGB
72, 138, 173
HSL
201, 41%, 48%
HSB
201, 58%, 68%
CMYK
58, 20, 0, 32
LAB
54, -14, -25
LCH
54, 29, 241
OKLCH
0.60, 0.09, 234
XYZ
19, 23, 43
LUV
54, -28, -36
HWB
201, 28%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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