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
4874AA
RGB
72, 116, 170
HSL
213, 40%, 47%
HSB
213, 58%, 67%
CMYK
58, 32, 0, 33
LAB
47, -3, -34
LCH
47, 34, 265
OKLCH
0.55, 0.10, 254
XYZ
16, 17, 40
LUV
47, -19, -50
HWB
213, 28%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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