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
4C8489
RGB
76, 132, 137
HSL
185, 29%, 42%
HSB
185, 45%, 54%
CMYK
45, 4, 0, 46
LAB
51, -18, -9
LCH
51, 20, 206
OKLCH
0.58, 0.06, 203
XYZ
16, 20, 27
LUV
51, -25, -10
HWB
185, 30%, 46%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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