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
4B7C8A
RGB
75, 124, 138
HSL
193, 30%, 42%
HSB
193, 46%, 54%
CMYK
46, 10, 0, 46
LAB
49, -14, -13
LCH
49, 19, 223
OKLCH
0.56, 0.06, 218
XYZ
15, 18, 27
LUV
49, -22, -16
HWB
193, 29%, 46%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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