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
42627D
RGB
66, 98, 125
HSL
207, 31%, 37%
HSB
207, 47%, 49%
CMYK
47, 22, 0, 51
LAB
40, -6, -19
LCH
40, 20, 252
OKLCH
0.48, 0.06, 245
XYZ
10, 11, 21
LUV
40, -15, -25
HWB
207, 26%, 51%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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Charcoal
#36454F
Cerulean
#007BA7
Denim
#1560BD
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Iris
#5A4FCF
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
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