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
047792
RGB
4, 119, 146
HSL
191, 95%, 29%
HSB
191, 97%, 57%
CMYK
97, 18, 0, 43
LAB
46, -21, -23
LCH
46, 31, 227
OKLCH
0.53, 0.10, 221
XYZ
12, 15, 30
LUV
46, -32, -30
HWB
191, 2%, 43%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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