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
488BE5
RGB
72, 139, 229
HSL
214, 75%, 59%
HSB
214, 69%, 90%
CMYK
69, 39, 0, 10
LAB
57, 1, -53
LCH
57, 53, 271
OKLCH
0.64, 0.15, 257
XYZ
26, 25, 78
LUV
57, -26, -82
HWB
214, 28%, 10%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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