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
476C9C
RGB
71, 108, 156
HSL
214, 37%, 45%
HSB
214, 54%, 61%
CMYK
54, 31, 0, 39
LAB
44, -2, -31
LCH
44, 31, 265
OKLCH
0.52, 0.09, 255
XYZ
14, 14, 34
LUV
44, -17, -44
HWB
214, 28%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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