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
467B8D
RGB
70, 123, 141
HSL
195, 34%, 41%
HSB
195, 50%, 55%
CMYK
50, 13, 0, 45
LAB
48, -14, -16
LCH
48, 21, 227
OKLCH
0.55, 0.06, 222
XYZ
14, 17, 28
LUV
48, -23, -20
HWB
195, 27%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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