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
427ED6
RGB
66, 126, 214
HSL
216, 64%, 55%
HSB
216, 69%, 84%
CMYK
69, 41, 0, 16
LAB
52, 3, -52
LCH
52, 52, 273
OKLCH
0.60, 0.15, 258
XYZ
22, 21, 66
LUV
52, -23, -79
HWB
216, 26%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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