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
4E7EC4
RGB
78, 126, 196
HSL
216, 50%, 54%
HSB
216, 60%, 77%
CMYK
60, 36, 0, 23
LAB
52, 0, -42
LCH
52, 42, 270
OKLCH
0.59, 0.12, 258
XYZ
21, 21, 55
LUV
52, -21, -63
HWB
216, 31%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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