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
445871
RGB
68, 88, 113
HSL
213, 25%, 35%
HSB
213, 40%, 44%
CMYK
40, 22, 0, 56
LAB
37, -3, -17
LCH
37, 17, 261
OKLCH
0.45, 0.05, 254
XYZ
9, 9, 17
LUV
37, -10, -22
HWB
213, 27%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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