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
46878B
RGB
70, 135, 139
HSL
183, 33%, 41%
HSB
183, 50%, 55%
CMYK
50, 3, 0, 45
LAB
52, -21, -9
LCH
52, 23, 203
OKLCH
0.58, 0.07, 201
XYZ
16, 20, 28
LUV
52, -28, -9
HWB
183, 27%, 45%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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