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
4E7194
RGB
78, 113, 148
HSL
210, 31%, 44%
HSB
210, 47%, 58%
CMYK
47, 24, 0, 42
LAB
46, -5, -23
LCH
46, 24, 257
OKLCH
0.54, 0.07, 249
XYZ
14, 16, 30
LUV
46, -17, -33
HWB
210, 31%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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