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
4C8ABD
RGB
76, 138, 189
HSL
207, 46%, 52%
HSB
207, 60%, 74%
CMYK
60, 27, 0, 26
LAB
55, -9, -33
LCH
55, 34, 255
OKLCH
0.61, 0.10, 245
XYZ
21, 23, 52
LUV
55, -26, -49
HWB
207, 30%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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