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
4D767E
RGB
77, 118, 126
HSL
190, 24%, 40%
HSB
190, 39%, 49%
CMYK
39, 6, 0, 51
LAB
47, -13, -9
LCH
47, 16, 215
OKLCH
0.54, 0.05, 211
XYZ
13, 16, 22
LUV
47, -19, -11
HWB
190, 30%, 51%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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