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
457ECA
RGB
69, 126, 202
HSL
214, 56%, 53%
HSB
214, 66%, 79%
CMYK
66, 38, 0, 21
LAB
52, 0, -46
LCH
52, 46, 270
OKLCH
0.59, 0.13, 256
XYZ
21, 20, 59
LUV
52, -23, -69
HWB
214, 27%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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