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
46729A
RGB
70, 114, 154
HSL
209, 37%, 44%
HSB
209, 55%, 60%
CMYK
55, 26, 0, 40
LAB
46, -7, -27
LCH
46, 28, 256
OKLCH
0.54, 0.08, 247
XYZ
14, 16, 33
LUV
46, -20, -38
HWB
209, 27%, 40%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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