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
46AEB4
RGB
70, 174, 180
HSL
183, 44%, 49%
HSB
183, 61%, 71%
CMYK
61, 3, 0, 29
LAB
65, -30, -13
LCH
65, 32, 203
OKLCH
0.69, 0.09, 201
XYZ
26, 35, 49
LUV
65, -41, -14
HWB
183, 27%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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