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
4F808E
RGB
79, 128, 142
HSL
193, 29%, 43%
HSB
193, 44%, 56%
CMYK
44, 10, 0, 44
LAB
51, -14, -13
LCH
51, 19, 222
OKLCH
0.57, 0.06, 218
XYZ
16, 19, 28
LUV
51, -22, -17
HWB
193, 31%, 44%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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