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
4E9195
RGB
78, 145, 149
HSL
183, 31%, 45%
HSB
183, 48%, 58%
CMYK
48, 3, 0, 42
LAB
56, -21, -9
LCH
56, 23, 203
OKLCH
0.61, 0.07, 201
XYZ
19, 24, 32
LUV
56, -30, -10
HWB
183, 31%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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