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
486381
RGB
72, 99, 129
HSL
212, 28%, 39%
HSB
212, 44%, 51%
CMYK
44, 23, 0, 49
LAB
41, -4, -20
LCH
41, 21, 259
OKLCH
0.49, 0.06, 252
XYZ
11, 12, 22
LUV
41, -13, -27
HWB
212, 28%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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Charcoal
#36454F
Denim
#1560BD
Cerulean
#007BA7
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
Iris
#5A4FCF
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