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
46658E
RGB
70, 101, 142
HSL
214, 34%, 42%
HSB
214, 51%, 56%
CMYK
51, 29, 0, 44
LAB
42, -2, -27
LCH
42, 27, 265
OKLCH
0.50, 0.08, 256
XYZ
12, 13, 27
LUV
42, -15, -37
HWB
214, 27%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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