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
4E8991
RGB
78, 137, 145
HSL
187, 30%, 44%
HSB
187, 46%, 57%
CMYK
46, 6, 0, 43
LAB
53, -18, -11
LCH
53, 21, 210
OKLCH
0.59, 0.06, 207
XYZ
17, 22, 30
LUV
53, -26, -12
HWB
187, 31%, 43%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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