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
4A85DB
RGB
74, 133, 219
HSL
216, 67%, 57%
HSB
216, 66%, 86%
CMYK
66, 39, 0, 14
LAB
55, 2, -51
LCH
55, 51, 272
OKLCH
0.62, 0.14, 258
XYZ
24, 23, 70
LUV
55, -24, -78
HWB
216, 29%, 14%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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