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
4D6E7A
RGB
77, 110, 122
HSL
196, 23%, 39%
HSB
196, 37%, 48%
CMYK
37, 10, 0, 52
LAB
44, -10, -11
LCH
44, 15, 227
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 223
XYZ
12, 14, 20
LUV
44, -16, -13
HWB
196, 30%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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