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
4D7982
RGB
77, 121, 130
HSL
190, 26%, 41%
HSB
190, 41%, 51%
CMYK
41, 7, 0, 49
LAB
48, -14, -10
LCH
48, 17, 216
OKLCH
0.55, 0.05, 212
XYZ
14, 17, 24
LUV
48, -21, -12
HWB
190, 30%, 49%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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