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
476A8B
RGB
71, 106, 139
HSL
209, 32%, 41%
HSB
209, 49%, 55%
CMYK
49, 24, 0, 45
LAB
43, -6, -22
LCH
43, 23, 256
OKLCH
0.51, 0.07, 248
XYZ
12, 14, 26
LUV
43, -16, -31
HWB
209, 28%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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