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
4E7797
RGB
78, 119, 151
HSL
206, 32%, 45%
HSB
206, 48%, 59%
CMYK
48, 21, 0, 41
LAB
48, -8, -22
LCH
48, 24, 251
OKLCH
0.55, 0.07, 243
XYZ
15, 17, 32
LUV
48, -19, -31
HWB
206, 31%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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