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
46A4E8
RGB
70, 164, 232
HSL
205, 78%, 59%
HSB
205, 70%, 91%
CMYK
70, 29, 0, 9
LAB
64, -12, -43
LCH
64, 45, 255
OKLCH
0.69, 0.13, 243
XYZ
30, 34, 81
LUV
64, -35, -66
HWB
205, 27%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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