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
4E838B
RGB
78, 131, 139
HSL
188, 28%, 43%
HSB
188, 44%, 55%
CMYK
44, 6, 0, 45
LAB
51, -17, -10
LCH
51, 20, 211
OKLCH
0.58, 0.06, 208
XYZ
16, 20, 27
LUV
51, -24, -12
HWB
188, 31%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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