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
4E8497
RGB
78, 132, 151
HSL
196, 32%, 45%
HSB
196, 48%, 59%
CMYK
48, 13, 0, 41
LAB
52, -15, -16
LCH
52, 22, 228
OKLCH
0.58, 0.06, 223
XYZ
17, 20, 32
LUV
52, -24, -21
HWB
196, 31%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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