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
4F87DD
RGB
79, 135, 221
HSL
216, 68%, 59%
HSB
216, 64%, 87%
CMYK
64, 39, 0, 13
LAB
56, 2, -50
LCH
56, 50, 272
OKLCH
0.63, 0.14, 259
XYZ
25, 24, 72
LUV
56, -23, -77
HWB
216, 31%, 13%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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