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
407FC7
RGB
64, 127, 199
HSL
212, 55%, 52%
HSB
212, 68%, 78%
CMYK
68, 36, 0, 22
LAB
52, -3, -44
LCH
52, 44, 266
OKLCH
0.59, 0.13, 253
XYZ
20, 20, 57
LUV
52, -25, -66
HWB
212, 25%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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