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
49648D
RGB
73, 100, 141
HSL
216, 32%, 42%
HSB
216, 48%, 55%
CMYK
48, 29, 0, 45
LAB
42, -1, -26
LCH
42, 26, 267
OKLCH
0.50, 0.07, 259
XYZ
12, 12, 27
LUV
42, -13, -37
HWB
216, 29%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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