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
476FB0
RGB
71, 111, 176
HSL
217, 43%, 48%
HSB
217, 60%, 69%
CMYK
60, 37, 0, 31
LAB
46, 1, -40
LCH
46, 40, 272
OKLCH
0.54, 0.11, 260
XYZ
16, 16, 43
LUV
46, -18, -58
HWB
217, 28%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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