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
486B87
RGB
72, 107, 135
HSL
207, 30%, 41%
HSB
207, 47%, 53%
CMYK
47, 21, 0, 47
LAB
43, -7, -20
LCH
43, 21, 251
OKLCH
0.51, 0.06, 243
XYZ
12, 14, 25
LUV
43, -16, -27
HWB
207, 28%, 47%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Charcoal
#36454F
Cerulean
#007BA7
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Denim
#1560BD
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
Royal Blue
#4169E1
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