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
4C74A0
RGB
76, 116, 160
HSL
211, 36%, 46%
HSB
211, 53%, 63%
CMYK
52, 28, 0, 37
LAB
47, -5, -28
LCH
47, 29, 261
OKLCH
0.55, 0.08, 252
XYZ
16, 17, 36
LUV
47, -18, -41
HWB
211, 30%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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