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
4E92AA
RGB
78, 146, 170
HSL
196, 37%, 49%
HSB
196, 54%, 67%
CMYK
54, 14, 0, 33
LAB
57, -17, -20
LCH
57, 26, 229
OKLCH
0.62, 0.08, 223
XYZ
21, 25, 42
LUV
57, -29, -27
HWB
196, 31%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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