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
4E757A
RGB
78, 117, 122
HSL
187, 22%, 39%
HSB
187, 36%, 48%
CMYK
36, 4, 0, 52
LAB
46, -13, -7
LCH
46, 15, 209
OKLCH
0.54, 0.04, 206
XYZ
13, 16, 21
LUV
46, -19, -8
HWB
187, 31%, 52%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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