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
4C818F
RGB
76, 129, 143
HSL
193, 31%, 43%
HSB
193, 47%, 56%
CMYK
47, 10, 0, 44
LAB
51, -15, -13
LCH
51, 20, 221
OKLCH
0.57, 0.06, 217
XYZ
16, 19, 29
LUV
51, -24, -17
HWB
193, 30%, 44%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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