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
4274C5
RGB
66, 116, 197
HSL
217, 53%, 52%
HSB
217, 66%, 77%
CMYK
66, 41, 0, 23
LAB
48, 3, -48
LCH
48, 48, 274
OKLCH
0.56, 0.14, 260
XYZ
19, 18, 55
LUV
48, -21, -72
HWB
217, 26%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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