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
46A1C2
RGB
70, 161, 194
HSL
196, 50%, 52%
HSB
196, 64%, 76%
CMYK
64, 17, 0, 24
LAB
62, -20, -26
LCH
62, 33, 232
OKLCH
0.67, 0.10, 225
XYZ
25, 31, 56
LUV
62, -36, -36
HWB
196, 27%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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