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
467E96
RGB
70, 126, 150
HSL
198, 36%, 43%
HSB
198, 53%, 59%
CMYK
53, 16, 0, 41
LAB
50, -14, -19
LCH
50, 24, 234
OKLCH
0.56, 0.07, 228
XYZ
15, 18, 32
LUV
50, -24, -25
HWB
198, 27%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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