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
497ECB
RGB
73, 126, 203
HSL
216, 56%, 54%
HSB
216, 64%, 80%
CMYK
64, 38, 0, 20
LAB
52, 1, -46
LCH
52, 46, 271
OKLCH
0.59, 0.13, 258
XYZ
21, 21, 59
LUV
52, -22, -70
HWB
216, 29%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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