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
48699A
RGB
72, 105, 154
HSL
216, 36%, 44%
HSB
216, 53%, 60%
CMYK
53, 32, 0, 40
LAB
44, -1, -31
LCH
44, 31, 268
OKLCH
0.52, 0.09, 258
XYZ
14, 14, 33
LUV
44, -16, -44
HWB
216, 28%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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