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
4A779D
RGB
74, 119, 157
HSL
207, 36%, 45%
HSB
207, 53%, 62%
CMYK
53, 24, 0, 38
LAB
48, -7, -26
LCH
48, 27, 254
OKLCH
0.55, 0.08, 245
XYZ
16, 17, 34
LUV
48, -20, -36
HWB
207, 29%, 38%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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