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
4F7484
RGB
79, 116, 132
HSL
198, 25%, 41%
HSB
198, 40%, 52%
CMYK
40, 12, 0, 48
LAB
47, -10, -13
LCH
47, 17, 232
OKLCH
0.54, 0.05, 227
XYZ
14, 16, 24
LUV
47, -18, -17
HWB
198, 31%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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