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
405F6A
RGB
64, 95, 106
HSL
196, 25%, 33%
HSB
196, 40%, 42%
CMYK
40, 10, 0, 58
LAB
38, -9, -10
LCH
38, 14, 227
OKLCH
0.47, 0.04, 222
XYZ
9, 10, 15
LUV
38, -15, -12
HWB
196, 25%, 58%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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