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
405F7F
RGB
64, 95, 127
HSL
210, 33%, 37%
HSB
210, 50%, 50%
CMYK
50, 25, 0, 50
LAB
39, -4, -22
LCH
39, 22, 258
OKLCH
0.48, 0.06, 250
XYZ
10, 11, 22
LUV
39, -14, -29
HWB
210, 25%, 50%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Charcoal
#36454F
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Denim
#1560BD
Cerulean
#007BA7
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Cobalt
#0047AB
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
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