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
4988AE
RGB
73, 136, 174
HSL
203, 41%, 48%
HSB
203, 58%, 68%
CMYK
58, 22, 0, 32
LAB
54, -12, -27
LCH
54, 29, 245
OKLCH
0.60, 0.09, 237
XYZ
19, 22, 43
LUV
54, -27, -38
HWB
203, 29%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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