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
4E81D3
RGB
78, 129, 211
HSL
217, 60%, 57%
HSB
217, 63%, 83%
CMYK
63, 39, 0, 17
LAB
53, 2, -48
LCH
53, 48, 273
OKLCH
0.61, 0.14, 259
XYZ
23, 22, 65
LUV
53, -22, -74
HWB
217, 31%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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