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
466478
RGB
70, 100, 120
HSL
204, 26%, 37%
HSB
204, 42%, 47%
CMYK
42, 17, 0, 53
LAB
41, -7, -15
LCH
41, 17, 245
OKLCH
0.49, 0.05, 238
XYZ
10, 12, 19
LUV
41, -14, -19
HWB
204, 27%, 53%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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