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
496D8A
RGB
73, 109, 138
HSL
207, 31%, 41%
HSB
207, 47%, 54%
CMYK
47, 21, 0, 46
LAB
44, -7, -20
LCH
44, 21, 251
OKLCH
0.52, 0.06, 244
XYZ
13, 14, 26
LUV
44, -17, -28
HWB
207, 29%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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