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
4675B4
RGB
70, 117, 180
HSL
214, 44%, 49%
HSB
214, 61%, 71%
CMYK
61, 35, 0, 29
LAB
48, -1, -39
LCH
48, 39, 268
OKLCH
0.56, 0.11, 256
XYZ
17, 17, 46
LUV
48, -20, -57
HWB
214, 27%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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