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
047EA6
RGB
4, 126, 166
HSL
195, 95%, 33%
HSB
195, 98%, 65%
CMYK
98, 24, 0, 35
LAB
49, -19, -30
LCH
49, 35, 238
OKLCH
0.56, 0.11, 230
XYZ
14, 18, 39
LUV
49, -33, -42
HWB
195, 2%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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