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
4F8095
RGB
79, 128, 149
HSL
198, 31%, 45%
HSB
198, 47%, 58%
CMYK
47, 14, 0, 42
LAB
51, -13, -17
LCH
51, 21, 233
OKLCH
0.57, 0.06, 227
XYZ
16, 19, 31
LUV
51, -22, -22
HWB
198, 31%, 42%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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