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
4E7287
RGB
78, 114, 135
HSL
202, 27%, 42%
HSB
202, 42%, 53%
CMYK
42, 16, 0, 47
LAB
46, -9, -16
LCH
46, 18, 241
OKLCH
0.53, 0.05, 235
XYZ
14, 15, 25
LUV
46, -17, -21
HWB
202, 31%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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