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
46A7EE
RGB
70, 167, 238
HSL
205, 83%, 60%
HSB
205, 71%, 93%
CMYK
71, 30, 0, 7
LAB
65, -12, -45
LCH
65, 46, 255
OKLCH
0.70, 0.14, 244
XYZ
32, 35, 86
LUV
65, -36, -69
HWB
205, 27%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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