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
4E939E
RGB
78, 147, 158
HSL
188, 34%, 46%
HSB
188, 51%, 62%
CMYK
51, 7, 0, 38
LAB
57, -20, -13
LCH
57, 24, 212
OKLCH
0.62, 0.07, 209
XYZ
20, 25, 36
LUV
57, -30, -16
HWB
188, 31%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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