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
4E8CCB
RGB
78, 140, 203
HSL
210, 55%, 55%
HSB
210, 62%, 80%
CMYK
62, 31, 0, 20
LAB
56, -6, -39
LCH
56, 40, 262
OKLCH
0.63, 0.12, 250
XYZ
23, 25, 60
LUV
56, -26, -59
HWB
210, 31%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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