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
417BB8
RGB
65, 123, 184
HSL
211, 48%, 49%
HSB
211, 65%, 72%
CMYK
65, 33, 0, 28
LAB
50, -5, -38
LCH
50, 39, 263
OKLCH
0.57, 0.11, 251
XYZ
18, 19, 48
LUV
50, -23, -57
HWB
211, 25%, 28%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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