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
497EBC
RGB
73, 126, 188
HSL
212, 46%, 51%
HSB
212, 61%, 74%
CMYK
61, 33, 0, 26
LAB
51, -3, -39
LCH
51, 39, 265
OKLCH
0.58, 0.11, 253
XYZ
19, 20, 50
LUV
51, -22, -57
HWB
212, 29%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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