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
466B84
RGB
70, 107, 132
HSL
204, 31%, 40%
HSB
204, 47%, 52%
CMYK
47, 19, 0, 48
LAB
43, -8, -18
LCH
43, 20, 246
OKLCH
0.51, 0.06, 239
XYZ
12, 13, 24
LUV
43, -17, -24
HWB
204, 27%, 48%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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