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
4A6777
RGB
74, 103, 119
HSL
201, 23%, 38%
HSB
201, 38%, 47%
CMYK
38, 13, 0, 53
LAB
42, -8, -13
LCH
42, 15, 239
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 233
XYZ
11, 12, 19
LUV
42, -14, -16
HWB
201, 29%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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