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
417DE0
RGB
65, 125, 224
HSL
217, 72%, 57%
HSB
217, 71%, 88%
CMYK
71, 44, 0, 12
LAB
52, 6, -57
LCH
52, 58, 276
OKLCH
0.60, 0.16, 260
XYZ
23, 21, 73
LUV
52, -23, -87
HWB
217, 25%, 12%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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