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
4C8795
RGB
76, 135, 149
HSL
192, 32%, 44%
HSB
192, 49%, 58%
CMYK
49, 9, 0, 42
LAB
53, -17, -14
LCH
53, 22, 219
OKLCH
0.59, 0.07, 215
XYZ
17, 21, 32
LUV
53, -26, -17
HWB
192, 30%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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