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
486B8D
RGB
72, 107, 141
HSL
210, 32%, 42%
HSB
210, 49%, 55%
CMYK
49, 24, 0, 45
LAB
44, -5, -23
LCH
44, 24, 257
OKLCH
0.52, 0.07, 249
XYZ
13, 14, 27
LUV
44, -16, -32
HWB
210, 28%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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