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
428ABD
RGB
66, 138, 189
HSL
205, 48%, 50%
HSB
205, 65%, 74%
CMYK
65, 27, 0, 26
LAB
55, -11, -34
LCH
55, 36, 252
OKLCH
0.61, 0.11, 242
XYZ
21, 23, 51
LUV
55, -28, -50
HWB
205, 26%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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