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
488BBE
RGB
72, 139, 190
HSL
206, 48%, 51%
HSB
206, 62%, 75%
CMYK
62, 27, 0, 25
LAB
55, -10, -34
LCH
55, 35, 253
OKLCH
0.61, 0.10, 244
XYZ
21, 24, 52
LUV
55, -27, -49
HWB
206, 28%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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