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
4A82A0
RGB
74, 130, 160
HSL
201, 37%, 46%
HSB
201, 54%, 63%
CMYK
54, 19, 0, 37
LAB
51, -13, -22
LCH
51, 25, 241
OKLCH
0.58, 0.08, 234
XYZ
17, 20, 36
LUV
51, -24, -31
HWB
201, 29%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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