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
46909C
RGB
70, 144, 156
HSL
188, 38%, 44%
HSB
188, 55%, 61%
CMYK
55, 8, 0, 39
LAB
55, -21, -14
LCH
55, 25, 213
OKLCH
0.61, 0.08, 209
XYZ
18, 24, 35
LUV
55, -31, -17
HWB
188, 27%, 39%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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