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
4C8188
RGB
76, 129, 136
HSL
187, 28%, 42%
HSB
187, 44%, 53%
CMYK
44, 5, 0, 47
LAB
50, -17, -10
LCH
50, 20, 210
OKLCH
0.57, 0.06, 206
XYZ
15, 19, 26
LUV
50, -24, -11
HWB
187, 30%, 47%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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