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
4B7787
RGB
75, 119, 135
HSL
196, 29%, 41%
HSB
196, 44%, 53%
CMYK
44, 12, 0, 47
LAB
47, -12, -14
LCH
47, 19, 228
OKLCH
0.54, 0.05, 223
XYZ
14, 16, 25
LUV
47, -20, -18
HWB
196, 29%, 47%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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