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
4699A4
RGB
70, 153, 164
HSL
187, 40%, 46%
HSB
187, 57%, 64%
CMYK
57, 7, 0, 36
LAB
58, -24, -14
LCH
58, 28, 210
OKLCH
0.64, 0.08, 207
XYZ
21, 27, 39
LUV
58, -34, -17
HWB
187, 27%, 36%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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