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
4A647F
RGB
74, 100, 127
HSL
211, 26%, 39%
HSB
211, 42%, 50%
CMYK
42, 21, 0, 50
LAB
41, -4, -18
LCH
41, 19, 257
OKLCH
0.49, 0.05, 250
XYZ
11, 12, 22
LUV
41, -13, -25
HWB
211, 29%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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