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
4E7BAF
RGB
78, 123, 175
HSL
212, 38%, 50%
HSB
212, 55%, 69%
CMYK
55, 30, 0, 31
LAB
50, -4, -33
LCH
50, 33, 263
OKLCH
0.57, 0.09, 253
XYZ
18, 19, 43
LUV
50, -20, -48
HWB
212, 31%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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