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
477E8A
RGB
71, 126, 138
HSL
191, 32%, 41%
HSB
191, 49%, 54%
CMYK
49, 9, 0, 46
LAB
49, -16, -13
LCH
49, 21, 217
OKLCH
0.56, 0.06, 213
XYZ
15, 18, 27
LUV
49, -24, -15
HWB
191, 28%, 46%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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