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
405F78
RGB
64, 95, 120
HSL
207, 30%, 36%
HSB
207, 47%, 47%
CMYK
47, 21, 0, 53
LAB
39, -6, -18
LCH
39, 19, 251
OKLCH
0.47, 0.05, 244
XYZ
10, 11, 19
LUV
39, -14, -24
HWB
207, 25%, 53%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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