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
4C8AE4
RGB
76, 138, 228
HSL
216, 74%, 60%
HSB
216, 67%, 89%
CMYK
67, 39, 0, 11
LAB
57, 2, -53
LCH
57, 53, 272
OKLCH
0.63, 0.15, 258
XYZ
26, 25, 77
LUV
57, -25, -81
HWB
216, 30%, 11%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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