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
4E86BF
RGB
78, 134, 191
HSL
210, 47%, 53%
HSB
210, 59%, 75%
CMYK
59, 30, 0, 25
LAB
54, -6, -36
LCH
54, 36, 261
OKLCH
0.61, 0.11, 250
XYZ
21, 22, 52
LUV
54, -24, -54
HWB
210, 31%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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