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
4E6C87
RGB
78, 108, 135
HSL
208, 27%, 42%
HSB
208, 42%, 53%
CMYK
42, 20, 0, 47
LAB
44, -6, -19
LCH
44, 19, 253
OKLCH
0.52, 0.06, 246
XYZ
13, 14, 25
LUV
44, -15, -25
HWB
208, 31%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Charcoal
#36454F
Cerulean
#007BA7
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Denim
#1560BD
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Iris
#5A4FCF
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