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
435874
RGB
67, 88, 116
HSL
214, 27%, 36%
HSB
214, 42%, 45%
CMYK
42, 24, 0, 55
LAB
37, -2, -19
LCH
37, 19, 263
OKLCH
0.45, 0.05, 256
XYZ
9, 9, 18
LUV
37, -11, -25
HWB
214, 26%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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