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
49688E
RGB
73, 104, 142
HSL
213, 32%, 42%
HSB
213, 49%, 56%
CMYK
49, 27, 0, 44
LAB
43, -3, -25
LCH
43, 25, 263
OKLCH
0.51, 0.07, 254
XYZ
13, 13, 27
LUV
43, -15, -35
HWB
213, 29%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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