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
415B6C
RGB
65, 91, 108
HSL
204, 25%, 34%
HSB
204, 40%, 42%
CMYK
40, 16, 0, 58
LAB
37, -6, -13
LCH
37, 15, 244
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 238
XYZ
9, 10, 16
LUV
37, -13, -16
HWB
204, 25%, 58%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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