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
4985CF
RGB
73, 133, 207
HSL
213, 58%, 55%
HSB
213, 65%, 81%
CMYK
65, 36, 0, 19
LAB
54, -2, -45
LCH
54, 45, 267
OKLCH
0.61, 0.13, 255
XYZ
22, 23, 62
LUV
54, -24, -68
HWB
213, 29%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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