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
4C8D96
RGB
76, 141, 150
HSL
187, 33%, 44%
HSB
187, 49%, 59%
CMYK
49, 6, 0, 41
LAB
55, -20, -12
LCH
55, 23, 210
OKLCH
0.60, 0.07, 207
XYZ
18, 23, 32
LUV
55, -28, -14
HWB
187, 30%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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