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
445877
RGB
68, 88, 119
HSL
216, 27%, 37%
HSB
216, 43%, 47%
CMYK
43, 26, 0, 53
LAB
37, -1, -20
LCH
37, 20, 267
OKLCH
0.46, 0.06, 259
XYZ
9, 10, 19
LUV
37, -10, -27
HWB
216, 27%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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