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
4672B5
RGB
70, 114, 181
HSL
216, 44%, 49%
HSB
216, 61%, 71%
CMYK
61, 37, 0, 29
LAB
47, 1, -41
LCH
47, 41, 271
OKLCH
0.55, 0.12, 259
XYZ
17, 17, 46
LUV
47, -19, -60
HWB
216, 27%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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