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
4D6284
RGB
77, 98, 132
HSL
217, 26%, 41%
HSB
217, 42%, 52%
CMYK
42, 26, 0, 48
LAB
41, -1, -22
LCH
41, 22, 267
OKLCH
0.49, 0.06, 260
XYZ
12, 12, 24
LUV
41, -11, -30
HWB
217, 30%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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