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
465E75
RGB
70, 94, 117
HSL
209, 25%, 37%
HSB
209, 40%, 46%
CMYK
40, 20, 0, 54
LAB
39, -4, -16
LCH
39, 17, 254
OKLCH
0.47, 0.05, 248
XYZ
10, 11, 18
LUV
39, -12, -21
HWB
209, 27%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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