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
446083
RGB
68, 96, 131
HSL
213, 32%, 39%
HSB
213, 48%, 51%
CMYK
48, 27, 0, 49
LAB
40, -3, -23
LCH
40, 23, 263
OKLCH
0.48, 0.07, 254
XYZ
11, 11, 23
LUV
40, -13, -32
HWB
213, 27%, 49%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Cobalt
#0047AB
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Denim
#1560BD
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
Iris
#5A4FCF
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