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
496776
RGB
73, 103, 118
HSL
200, 24%, 37%
HSB
200, 38%, 46%
CMYK
38, 13, 0, 54
LAB
42, -8, -12
LCH
42, 15, 236
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 230
XYZ
11, 12, 19
LUV
42, -15, -15
HWB
200, 29%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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