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
4E91A8
RGB
78, 145, 168
HSL
195, 37%, 48%
HSB
195, 54%, 66%
CMYK
54, 14, 0, 34
LAB
56, -17, -19
LCH
56, 26, 228
OKLCH
0.62, 0.08, 223
XYZ
20, 25, 41
LUV
56, -29, -26
HWB
195, 31%, 34%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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