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
4F8FAC
RGB
79, 143, 172
HSL
199, 37%, 49%
HSB
199, 54%, 67%
CMYK
54, 17, 0, 33
LAB
56, -15, -22
LCH
56, 27, 236
OKLCH
0.62, 0.08, 229
XYZ
20, 24, 43
LUV
56, -28, -31
HWB
199, 31%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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