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
4E8D99
RGB
78, 141, 153
HSL
190, 32%, 45%
HSB
190, 49%, 60%
CMYK
49, 8, 0, 40
LAB
55, -19, -13
LCH
55, 23, 215
OKLCH
0.61, 0.07, 211
XYZ
18, 23, 34
LUV
55, -28, -16
HWB
190, 31%, 40%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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