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
46648D
RGB
70, 100, 141
HSL
215, 34%, 41%
HSB
215, 50%, 55%
CMYK
50, 29, 0, 45
LAB
41, -2, -26
LCH
41, 27, 266
OKLCH
0.50, 0.07, 256
XYZ
12, 12, 27
LUV
41, -14, -37
HWB
215, 27%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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