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
496C8D
RGB
73, 108, 141
HSL
209, 32%, 42%
HSB
209, 48%, 55%
CMYK
48, 23, 0, 45
LAB
44, -6, -22
LCH
44, 23, 256
OKLCH
0.52, 0.07, 248
XYZ
13, 14, 27
LUV
44, -16, -31
HWB
209, 29%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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