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
4D949B
RGB
77, 148, 155
HSL
185, 34%, 45%
HSB
185, 50%, 61%
CMYK
50, 5, 0, 39
LAB
57, -22, -11
LCH
57, 24, 207
OKLCH
0.62, 0.07, 204
XYZ
20, 25, 35
LUV
57, -31, -13
HWB
185, 30%, 39%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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