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
405D7B
RGB
64, 93, 123
HSL
211, 32%, 37%
HSB
211, 48%, 48%
CMYK
48, 24, 0, 52
LAB
38, -4, -21
LCH
38, 21, 258
OKLCH
0.47, 0.06, 250
XYZ
10, 10, 20
LUV
38, -14, -27
HWB
211, 25%, 52%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Charcoal
#36454F
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Denim
#1560BD
Cerulean
#007BA7
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
Iris
#5A4FCF
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