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
4D6180
RGB
77, 97, 128
HSL
216, 25%, 40%
HSB
216, 40%, 50%
CMYK
40, 24, 0, 50
LAB
40, -1, -20
LCH
40, 20, 266
OKLCH
0.49, 0.06, 259
XYZ
11, 12, 22
LUV
40, -11, -27
HWB
216, 30%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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