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
476FAB
RGB
71, 111, 171
HSL
216, 41%, 47%
HSB
216, 58%, 67%
CMYK
58, 35, 0, 33
LAB
46, 0, -37
LCH
46, 37, 270
OKLCH
0.54, 0.10, 258
XYZ
16, 16, 41
LUV
46, -18, -54
HWB
216, 28%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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