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
4C8A9A
RGB
76, 138, 154
HSL
192, 34%, 45%
HSB
192, 51%, 60%
CMYK
51, 10, 0, 40
LAB
54, -17, -15
LCH
54, 23, 221
OKLCH
0.60, 0.07, 216
XYZ
18, 22, 34
LUV
54, -27, -19
HWB
192, 30%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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