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
46ABB2
RGB
70, 171, 178
HSL
184, 44%, 49%
HSB
184, 61%, 70%
CMYK
61, 4, 0, 30
LAB
64, -29, -13
LCH
64, 32, 204
OKLCH
0.69, 0.09, 202
XYZ
25, 34, 47
LUV
64, -40, -15
HWB
184, 27%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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