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
496685
RGB
73, 102, 133
HSL
211, 29%, 40%
HSB
211, 45%, 52%
CMYK
45, 23, 0, 48
LAB
42, -4, -21
LCH
42, 21, 258
OKLCH
0.50, 0.06, 251
XYZ
12, 13, 24
LUV
42, -14, -29
HWB
211, 29%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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Denim
#1560BD
Cerulean
#007BA7
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
Iris
#5A4FCF
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