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
466487
RGB
70, 100, 135
HSL
212, 32%, 40%
HSB
212, 48%, 53%
CMYK
48, 26, 0, 47
LAB
41, -4, -23
LCH
41, 23, 261
OKLCH
0.49, 0.07, 253
XYZ
11, 12, 25
LUV
41, -14, -32
HWB
212, 27%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Denim
#1560BD
Cerulean
#007BA7
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Cobalt
#0047AB
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
Iris
#5A4FCF
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