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
4E8BE6
RGB
78, 139, 230
HSL
216, 75%, 60%
HSB
216, 66%, 90%
CMYK
66, 40, 0, 10
LAB
57, 2, -53
LCH
57, 53, 272
OKLCH
0.64, 0.15, 258
XYZ
27, 26, 78
LUV
57, -25, -82
HWB
216, 31%, 10%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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