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
497EAF
RGB
73, 126, 175
HSL
209, 41%, 49%
HSB
209, 58%, 69%
CMYK
58, 28, 0, 31
LAB
51, -7, -32
LCH
51, 33, 258
OKLCH
0.58, 0.09, 248
XYZ
18, 19, 43
LUV
51, -23, -46
HWB
209, 29%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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