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
475E80
RGB
71, 94, 128
HSL
216, 29%, 39%
HSB
216, 45%, 50%
CMYK
45, 27, 0, 50
LAB
39, -2, -22
LCH
39, 22, 266
OKLCH
0.48, 0.06, 258
XYZ
10, 11, 22
LUV
39, -12, -30
HWB
216, 28%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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Charcoal
#36454F
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Denim
#1560BD
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
Iris
#5A4FCF
Cobalt
#0047AB
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