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
466A76
RGB
70, 106, 118
HSL
195, 26%, 37%
HSB
195, 41%, 46%
CMYK
41, 10, 0, 54
LAB
42, -11, -11
LCH
42, 15, 226
OKLCH
0.50, 0.05, 221
XYZ
11, 13, 19
LUV
42, -17, -13
HWB
195, 27%, 54%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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