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
4E9097
RGB
78, 144, 151
HSL
186, 32%, 45%
HSB
186, 48%, 59%
CMYK
48, 5, 0, 41
LAB
56, -21, -11
LCH
56, 23, 207
OKLCH
0.61, 0.07, 204
XYZ
19, 24, 33
LUV
56, -29, -12
HWB
186, 31%, 41%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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