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
497EA6
RGB
73, 126, 166
HSL
206, 39%, 47%
HSB
206, 56%, 65%
CMYK
56, 24, 0, 35
LAB
50, -9, -27
LCH
50, 29, 251
OKLCH
0.57, 0.08, 243
XYZ
17, 19, 39
LUV
50, -23, -39
HWB
206, 29%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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