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
4F747D
RGB
79, 116, 125
HSL
192, 23%, 40%
HSB
192, 37%, 49%
CMYK
37, 7, 0, 51
LAB
46, -12, -9
LCH
46, 15, 219
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 215
XYZ
13, 16, 22
LUV
46, -18, -11
HWB
192, 31%, 51%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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