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
4E85D8
RGB
78, 133, 216
HSL
216, 64%, 58%
HSB
216, 64%, 85%
CMYK
64, 38, 0, 15
LAB
55, 1, -49
LCH
55, 49, 272
OKLCH
0.62, 0.14, 258
XYZ
24, 23, 68
LUV
55, -23, -75
HWB
216, 31%, 15%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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