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
4E6787
RGB
78, 103, 135
HSL
214, 27%, 42%
HSB
214, 42%, 53%
CMYK
42, 24, 0, 47
LAB
43, -3, -21
LCH
43, 21, 262
OKLCH
0.51, 0.06, 255
XYZ
12, 13, 25
LUV
43, -13, -29
HWB
214, 31%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Denim
#1560BD
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Royal Blue
#4169E1
Iris
#5A4FCF
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
Charcoal
#36454F
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