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
4E9BA6
RGB
78, 155, 166
HSL
188, 36%, 48%
HSB
188, 53%, 65%
CMYK
53, 7, 0, 35
LAB
59, -22, -13
LCH
59, 26, 211
OKLCH
0.64, 0.08, 208
XYZ
22, 28, 40
LUV
59, -33, -16
HWB
188, 31%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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