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
496FA0
RGB
73, 111, 160
HSL
214, 37%, 46%
HSB
214, 54%, 63%
CMYK
54, 31, 0, 37
LAB
46, -3, -31
LCH
46, 31, 265
OKLCH
0.54, 0.09, 255
XYZ
15, 15, 35
LUV
46, -17, -45
HWB
214, 29%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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