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
4F80BD
RGB
79, 128, 189
HSL
213, 45%, 53%
HSB
213, 58%, 74%
CMYK
58, 32, 0, 26
LAB
52, -3, -38
LCH
52, 38, 266
OKLCH
0.59, 0.11, 255
XYZ
20, 21, 51
LUV
52, -22, -56
HWB
213, 31%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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