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
4E7487
RGB
78, 116, 135
HSL
200, 27%, 42%
HSB
200, 42%, 53%
CMYK
42, 14, 0, 47
LAB
47, -10, -15
LCH
47, 18, 236
OKLCH
0.54, 0.05, 231
XYZ
14, 16, 25
LUV
47, -18, -20
HWB
200, 31%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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