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
4C8AE2
RGB
76, 138, 226
HSL
215, 72%, 59%
HSB
215, 66%, 89%
CMYK
66, 39, 0, 11
LAB
57, 1, -52
LCH
57, 52, 271
OKLCH
0.63, 0.15, 257
XYZ
26, 25, 75
LUV
57, -25, -80
HWB
215, 30%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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