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
486181
RGB
72, 97, 129
HSL
214, 28%, 39%
HSB
214, 44%, 51%
CMYK
44, 25, 0, 49
LAB
40, -3, -21
LCH
40, 21, 263
OKLCH
0.49, 0.06, 255
XYZ
11, 12, 22
LUV
40, -12, -29
HWB
214, 28%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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