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
4B7175
RGB
75, 113, 117
HSL
186, 22%, 38%
HSB
186, 36%, 46%
CMYK
36, 3, 0, 54
LAB
45, -13, -7
LCH
45, 15, 207
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 204
XYZ
12, 15, 19
LUV
45, -18, -7
HWB
186, 29%, 54%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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