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
4E687A
RGB
78, 104, 122
HSL
205, 22%, 39%
HSB
205, 36%, 48%
CMYK
36, 15, 0, 52
LAB
42, -6, -13
LCH
42, 15, 245
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 239
XYZ
12, 13, 20
LUV
42, -13, -17
HWB
205, 31%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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