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
4D95B2
RGB
77, 149, 178
HSL
197, 40%, 50%
HSB
197, 57%, 70%
CMYK
57, 16, 0, 30
LAB
58, -17, -23
LCH
58, 28, 233
OKLCH
0.63, 0.08, 227
XYZ
22, 26, 46
LUV
58, -30, -31
HWB
197, 30%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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