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
4D7490
RGB
77, 116, 144
HSL
205, 30%, 43%
HSB
205, 47%, 56%
CMYK
47, 19, 0, 44
LAB
47, -8, -20
LCH
47, 22, 248
OKLCH
0.54, 0.06, 241
XYZ
14, 16, 29
LUV
47, -18, -27
HWB
205, 30%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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