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
496FAA
RGB
73, 111, 170
HSL
216, 40%, 48%
HSB
216, 57%, 67%
CMYK
57, 35, 0, 33
LAB
46, 0, -36
LCH
46, 36, 270
OKLCH
0.54, 0.10, 259
XYZ
16, 16, 40
LUV
46, -17, -53
HWB
216, 29%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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