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
496FA6
RGB
73, 111, 166
HSL
215, 39%, 47%
HSB
215, 56%, 65%
CMYK
56, 33, 0, 35
LAB
46, -1, -34
LCH
46, 34, 268
OKLCH
0.54, 0.10, 258
XYZ
15, 16, 38
LUV
46, -17, -50
HWB
215, 29%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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