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
48628C
RGB
72, 98, 140
HSL
217, 32%, 42%
HSB
217, 49%, 55%
CMYK
49, 30, 0, 45
LAB
41, -1, -27
LCH
41, 27, 269
OKLCH
0.49, 0.07, 260
XYZ
12, 12, 27
LUV
41, -13, -37
HWB
217, 28%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Denim
#1560BD
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Cobalt
#0047AB
Iris
#5A4FCF
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
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