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
455875
RGB
69, 88, 117
HSL
216, 26%, 36%
HSB
216, 41%, 46%
CMYK
41, 25, 0, 54
LAB
37, -1, -19
LCH
37, 19, 266
OKLCH
0.46, 0.05, 259
XYZ
9, 10, 18
LUV
37, -10, -25
HWB
216, 27%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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