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
246EB9
RGB
36, 110, 185
HSL
210, 67%, 43%
HSB
210, 81%, 73%
CMYK
81, 41, 0, 27
LAB
45, -2, -47
LCH
45, 47, 268
OKLCH
0.53, 0.14, 252
XYZ
15, 15, 48
LUV
45, -24, -68
HWB
210, 14%, 27%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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