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
4F88CA
RGB
79, 136, 202
HSL
212, 54%, 55%
HSB
212, 61%, 79%
CMYK
61, 33, 0, 21
LAB
55, -4, -41
LCH
55, 41, 265
OKLCH
0.62, 0.12, 253
XYZ
23, 24, 59
LUV
55, -24, -61
HWB
212, 31%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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