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
04879C
RGB
4, 135, 156
HSL
188, 95%, 31%
HSB
188, 97%, 61%
CMYK
97, 13, 0, 39
LAB
51, -26, -20
LCH
51, 33, 218
OKLCH
0.57, 0.10, 214
XYZ
15, 20, 34
LUV
51, -37, -26
HWB
188, 2%, 39%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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