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
417ACE
RGB
65, 122, 206
HSL
216, 59%, 53%
HSB
216, 68%, 81%
CMYK
68, 41, 0, 19
LAB
51, 2, -50
LCH
51, 50, 273
OKLCH
0.58, 0.14, 258
XYZ
20, 19, 61
LUV
51, -23, -75
HWB
216, 25%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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