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
46608A
RGB
70, 96, 138
HSL
217, 33%, 41%
HSB
217, 49%, 54%
CMYK
49, 30, 0, 46
LAB
40, -1, -27
LCH
40, 27, 269
OKLCH
0.49, 0.07, 260
XYZ
11, 12, 26
LUV
40, -13, -37
HWB
217, 27%, 46%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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