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
415E77
RGB
65, 94, 119
HSL
208, 29%, 36%
HSB
208, 45%, 47%
CMYK
45, 21, 0, 53
LAB
38, -6, -18
LCH
38, 19, 253
OKLCH
0.47, 0.05, 245
XYZ
10, 10, 19
LUV
38, -14, -23
HWB
208, 25%, 53%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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