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
46ABD4
RGB
70, 171, 212
HSL
197, 62%, 55%
HSB
197, 67%, 83%
CMYK
67, 19, 0, 17
LAB
65, -21, -30
LCH
65, 36, 236
OKLCH
0.70, 0.11, 228
XYZ
29, 35, 68
LUV
65, -38, -44
HWB
197, 27%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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