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
4E7A7D
RGB
78, 122, 125
HSL
184, 23%, 40%
HSB
184, 38%, 49%
CMYK
38, 2, 0, 51
LAB
48, -15, -7
LCH
48, 17, 204
OKLCH
0.55, 0.05, 201
XYZ
14, 17, 22
LUV
48, -21, -7
HWB
184, 31%, 51%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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