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
4986BD
RGB
73, 134, 189
HSL
208, 47%, 51%
HSB
208, 61%, 74%
CMYK
61, 29, 0, 26
LAB
54, -7, -35
LCH
54, 36, 258
OKLCH
0.60, 0.11, 248
XYZ
20, 22, 51
LUV
54, -25, -52
HWB
208, 29%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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