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
466483
RGB
70, 100, 131
HSL
210, 30%, 39%
HSB
210, 47%, 51%
CMYK
47, 24, 0, 49
LAB
41, -5, -21
LCH
41, 22, 258
OKLCH
0.49, 0.06, 250
XYZ
11, 12, 23
LUV
41, -14, -29
HWB
210, 27%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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Charcoal
#36454F
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Denim
#1560BD
Cerulean
#007BA7
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
Cobalt
#0047AB
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