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
4E718C
RGB
78, 113, 140
HSL
206, 28%, 43%
HSB
206, 44%, 55%
CMYK
44, 19, 0, 45
LAB
46, -7, -19
LCH
46, 20, 249
OKLCH
0.53, 0.06, 242
XYZ
14, 15, 27
LUV
46, -17, -26
HWB
206, 31%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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