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
496B84
RGB
73, 107, 132
HSL
205, 29%, 40%
HSB
205, 45%, 52%
CMYK
45, 19, 0, 48
LAB
43, -7, -18
LCH
43, 19, 248
OKLCH
0.51, 0.06, 241
XYZ
12, 14, 24
LUV
43, -16, -24
HWB
205, 29%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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