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
4C7989
RGB
76, 121, 137
HSL
196, 29%, 42%
HSB
196, 45%, 54%
CMYK
45, 12, 0, 46
LAB
48, -13, -14
LCH
48, 19, 228
OKLCH
0.55, 0.06, 223
XYZ
14, 17, 26
LUV
48, -21, -18
HWB
196, 30%, 46%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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