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
4E85D6
RGB
78, 133, 214
HSL
216, 62%, 57%
HSB
216, 64%, 84%
CMYK
64, 38, 0, 16
LAB
55, 1, -48
LCH
55, 48, 271
OKLCH
0.62, 0.14, 258
XYZ
24, 23, 67
LUV
55, -23, -73
HWB
216, 31%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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