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
4E6B7E
RGB
78, 107, 126
HSL
204, 24%, 40%
HSB
204, 38%, 49%
CMYK
38, 15, 0, 51
LAB
44, -7, -14
LCH
44, 16, 244
OKLCH
0.51, 0.05, 238
XYZ
12, 14, 22
LUV
44, -14, -19
HWB
204, 31%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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