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
488AC3
RGB
72, 138, 195
HSL
208, 51%, 52%
HSB
208, 63%, 76%
CMYK
63, 29, 0, 24
LAB
55, -8, -37
LCH
55, 38, 257
OKLCH
0.61, 0.11, 247
XYZ
22, 23, 55
LUV
55, -27, -54
HWB
208, 28%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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