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
4A6284
RGB
74, 98, 132
HSL
215, 28%, 40%
HSB
215, 44%, 52%
CMYK
44, 26, 0, 48
LAB
41, -2, -22
LCH
41, 22, 265
OKLCH
0.49, 0.06, 257
XYZ
11, 12, 24
LUV
41, -12, -30
HWB
215, 29%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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#0047AB
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Denim
#1560BD
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Charcoal
#36454F
Iris
#5A4FCF
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