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
4E82C0
RGB
78, 130, 192
HSL
213, 48%, 53%
HSB
213, 59%, 75%
CMYK
59, 32, 0, 25
LAB
53, -3, -38
LCH
53, 38, 265
OKLCH
0.60, 0.11, 254
XYZ
21, 21, 53
LUV
53, -23, -57
HWB
213, 31%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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