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
446288
RGB
68, 98, 136
HSL
214, 33%, 40%
HSB
214, 50%, 53%
CMYK
50, 28, 0, 47
LAB
40, -3, -25
LCH
40, 25, 264
OKLCH
0.49, 0.07, 255
XYZ
11, 12, 25
LUV
40, -14, -34
HWB
214, 27%, 47%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Denim
#1560BD
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Cobalt
#0047AB
Iris
#5A4FCF
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
Browse every named blue on shades of blue, or all families on colors.