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
4E86B1
RGB
78, 134, 177
HSL
206, 39%, 50%
HSB
206, 56%, 69%
CMYK
56, 24, 0, 31
LAB
53, -9, -29
LCH
53, 30, 252
OKLCH
0.60, 0.09, 243
XYZ
20, 22, 45
LUV
53, -24, -42
HWB
206, 31%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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