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
4C667A
RGB
76, 102, 122
HSL
206, 23%, 39%
HSB
206, 38%, 48%
CMYK
38, 16, 0, 52
LAB
42, -6, -15
LCH
42, 16, 248
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 242
XYZ
11, 12, 20
LUV
42, -13, -19
HWB
206, 30%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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