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
497CA4
RGB
73, 124, 164
HSL
206, 38%, 46%
HSB
206, 55%, 64%
CMYK
55, 24, 0, 36
LAB
50, -9, -27
LCH
50, 28, 252
OKLCH
0.57, 0.08, 244
XYZ
17, 19, 38
LUV
50, -22, -39
HWB
206, 29%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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