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
466288
RGB
70, 98, 136
HSL
215, 32%, 40%
HSB
215, 49%, 53%
CMYK
49, 28, 0, 47
LAB
41, -2, -25
LCH
41, 25, 265
OKLCH
0.49, 0.07, 256
XYZ
11, 12, 25
LUV
41, -14, -34
HWB
215, 27%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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