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
425B7B
RGB
66, 91, 123
HSL
214, 30%, 37%
HSB
214, 46%, 48%
CMYK
46, 26, 0, 52
LAB
38, -3, -21
LCH
38, 21, 263
OKLCH
0.46, 0.06, 255
XYZ
10, 10, 20
LUV
38, -12, -29
HWB
214, 26%, 52%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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