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
425C6E
RGB
66, 92, 110
HSL
205, 25%, 35%
HSB
205, 40%, 43%
CMYK
40, 16, 0, 57
LAB
38, -6, -14
LCH
38, 15, 245
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 239
XYZ
9, 10, 16
LUV
38, -13, -17
HWB
205, 26%, 57%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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