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
486AA0
RGB
72, 106, 160
HSL
217, 38%, 45%
HSB
217, 55%, 63%
CMYK
55, 34, 0, 37
LAB
44, 0, -34
LCH
44, 34, 270
OKLCH
0.52, 0.09, 259
XYZ
14, 14, 35
LUV
44, -16, -48
HWB
217, 28%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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