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
4B5A70
RGB
75, 90, 112
HSL
216, 20%, 37%
HSB
216, 33%, 44%
CMYK
33, 20, 0, 56
LAB
38, -2, -15
LCH
38, 15, 264
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 258
XYZ
9, 10, 17
LUV
38, -8, -19
HWB
216, 29%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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