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
4E86C4
RGB
78, 134, 196
HSL
212, 50%, 54%
HSB
212, 60%, 77%
CMYK
60, 32, 0, 23
LAB
54, -5, -39
LCH
54, 39, 263
OKLCH
0.61, 0.11, 252
XYZ
22, 23, 55
LUV
54, -24, -58
HWB
212, 31%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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