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
486B95
RGB
72, 107, 149
HSL
213, 35%, 43%
HSB
213, 52%, 58%
CMYK
52, 28, 0, 42
LAB
44, -3, -27
LCH
44, 27, 263
OKLCH
0.52, 0.08, 254
XYZ
13, 14, 30
LUV
44, -16, -38
HWB
213, 28%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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