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
4F7478
RGB
79, 116, 120
HSL
186, 21%, 39%
HSB
186, 34%, 47%
CMYK
34, 3, 0, 53
LAB
46, -13, -7
LCH
46, 14, 207
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 204
XYZ
13, 16, 20
LUV
46, -18, -7
HWB
186, 31%, 53%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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