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
4A6875
RGB
74, 104, 117
HSL
198, 23%, 37%
HSB
198, 37%, 46%
CMYK
37, 11, 0, 54
LAB
42, -9, -11
LCH
42, 14, 232
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 227
XYZ
11, 13, 19
LUV
42, -15, -14
HWB
198, 29%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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