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
4F88BB
RGB
79, 136, 187
HSL
208, 44%, 52%
HSB
208, 58%, 73%
CMYK
58, 27, 0, 27
LAB
54, -8, -33
LCH
54, 34, 257
OKLCH
0.61, 0.10, 247
XYZ
21, 23, 50
LUV
54, -25, -49
HWB
208, 31%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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