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
46AFBF
RGB
70, 175, 191
HSL
188, 49%, 51%
HSB
188, 63%, 75%
CMYK
63, 8, 0, 25
LAB
66, -28, -18
LCH
66, 33, 213
OKLCH
0.70, 0.10, 209
XYZ
27, 36, 55
LUV
66, -41, -23
HWB
188, 27%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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