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
4E617A
RGB
78, 97, 122
HSL
214, 22%, 39%
HSB
214, 36%, 48%
CMYK
36, 20, 0, 52
LAB
40, -2, -17
LCH
40, 17, 262
OKLCH
0.49, 0.05, 255
XYZ
11, 12, 20
LUV
40, -10, -22
HWB
214, 31%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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