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
415A74
RGB
65, 90, 116
HSL
211, 28%, 35%
HSB
211, 44%, 45%
CMYK
44, 22, 0, 55
LAB
37, -4, -18
LCH
37, 18, 257
OKLCH
0.46, 0.05, 250
XYZ
9, 10, 18
LUV
37, -12, -24
HWB
211, 25%, 55%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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