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
415167
RGB
65, 81, 103
HSL
215, 23%, 33%
HSB
215, 37%, 40%
CMYK
37, 21, 0, 60
LAB
34, -2, -15
LCH
34, 15, 263
OKLCH
0.43, 0.04, 256
XYZ
8, 8, 14
LUV
34, -8, -19
HWB
215, 25%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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