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
4E6687
RGB
78, 102, 135
HSL
215, 27%, 42%
HSB
215, 42%, 53%
CMYK
42, 24, 0, 47
LAB
42, -2, -21
LCH
42, 22, 264
OKLCH
0.50, 0.06, 256
XYZ
12, 13, 25
LUV
42, -12, -30
HWB
215, 31%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Denim
#1560BD
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Iris
#5A4FCF
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
Charcoal
#36454F
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