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
425E7E
RGB
66, 94, 126
HSL
212, 31%, 38%
HSB
212, 48%, 49%
CMYK
48, 25, 0, 51
LAB
39, -4, -22
LCH
39, 22, 261
OKLCH
0.47, 0.06, 252
XYZ
10, 11, 21
LUV
39, -13, -29
HWB
212, 26%, 51%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Charcoal
#36454F
Denim
#1560BD
Cerulean
#007BA7
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
Cobalt
#0047AB
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