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
4D7282
RGB
77, 114, 130
HSL
198, 26%, 41%
HSB
198, 41%, 51%
CMYK
41, 12, 0, 49
LAB
46, -10, -13
LCH
46, 17, 232
OKLCH
0.53, 0.05, 227
XYZ
13, 15, 23
LUV
46, -18, -17
HWB
198, 30%, 49%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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