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
46789F
RGB
70, 120, 159
HSL
206, 39%, 45%
HSB
206, 56%, 62%
CMYK
56, 25, 0, 38
LAB
48, -9, -27
LCH
48, 28, 252
OKLCH
0.55, 0.08, 244
XYZ
15, 17, 35
LUV
48, -22, -38
HWB
206, 27%, 38%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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