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
4A697A
RGB
74, 105, 122
HSL
201, 24%, 38%
HSB
201, 39%, 48%
CMYK
39, 14, 0, 52
LAB
43, -8, -13
LCH
43, 16, 239
OKLCH
0.50, 0.05, 233
XYZ
11, 13, 20
LUV
43, -15, -17
HWB
201, 29%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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