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
4E6584
RGB
78, 101, 132
HSL
214, 26%, 41%
HSB
214, 41%, 52%
CMYK
41, 23, 0, 48
LAB
42, -2, -20
LCH
42, 20, 263
OKLCH
0.50, 0.06, 256
XYZ
12, 13, 24
LUV
42, -12, -28
HWB
214, 31%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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