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
466B95
RGB
70, 107, 149
HSL
212, 36%, 43%
HSB
212, 53%, 58%
CMYK
53, 28, 0, 42
LAB
44, -4, -27
LCH
44, 28, 262
OKLCH
0.52, 0.08, 252
XYZ
13, 14, 30
LUV
44, -17, -39
HWB
212, 27%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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