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
495E7E
RGB
73, 94, 126
HSL
216, 27%, 39%
HSB
216, 42%, 49%
CMYK
42, 25, 0, 51
LAB
39, -1, -21
LCH
39, 21, 266
OKLCH
0.48, 0.06, 259
XYZ
11, 11, 21
LUV
39, -11, -28
HWB
216, 29%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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