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
4E6D7E
RGB
78, 109, 126
HSL
201, 24%, 40%
HSB
201, 38%, 49%
CMYK
38, 13, 0, 51
LAB
44, -8, -13
LCH
44, 16, 238
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 233
XYZ
12, 14, 22
LUV
44, -15, -17
HWB
201, 31%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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