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
485C72
RGB
72, 92, 114
HSL
211, 23%, 36%
HSB
211, 37%, 45%
CMYK
37, 19, 0, 55
LAB
38, -3, -15
LCH
38, 16, 258
OKLCH
0.47, 0.04, 251
XYZ
10, 10, 17
LUV
38, -10, -20
HWB
211, 28%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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