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
4E7384
RGB
78, 115, 132
HSL
199, 26%, 41%
HSB
199, 41%, 52%
CMYK
41, 13, 0, 48
LAB
46, -10, -14
LCH
46, 17, 234
OKLCH
0.53, 0.05, 228
XYZ
13, 16, 24
LUV
46, -18, -18
HWB
199, 31%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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