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
4A82BB
RGB
74, 130, 187
HSL
210, 45%, 51%
HSB
210, 60%, 73%
CMYK
60, 30, 0, 27
LAB
52, -6, -36
LCH
52, 37, 261
OKLCH
0.59, 0.11, 250
XYZ
20, 21, 50
LUV
52, -24, -53
HWB
210, 29%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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