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
4B657E
RGB
75, 101, 126
HSL
209, 25%, 39%
HSB
209, 40%, 49%
CMYK
40, 20, 0, 51
LAB
41, -5, -17
LCH
41, 18, 255
OKLCH
0.50, 0.05, 248
XYZ
11, 12, 22
LUV
41, -13, -23
HWB
209, 29%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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