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
488BE3
RGB
72, 139, 227
HSL
214, 73%, 59%
HSB
214, 68%, 89%
CMYK
68, 39, 0, 11
LAB
57, 0, -52
LCH
57, 52, 270
OKLCH
0.63, 0.15, 256
XYZ
26, 25, 76
LUV
57, -26, -80
HWB
214, 28%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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