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
417FE6
RGB
65, 127, 230
HSL
217, 77%, 58%
HSB
217, 72%, 90%
CMYK
72, 45, 0, 10
LAB
53, 7, -59
LCH
53, 60, 276
OKLCH
0.61, 0.17, 260
XYZ
24, 22, 78
LUV
53, -24, -91
HWB
217, 25%, 10%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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