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
46B1BF
RGB
70, 177, 191
HSL
187, 49%, 51%
HSB
187, 63%, 75%
CMYK
63, 7, 0, 25
LAB
67, -28, -17
LCH
67, 33, 211
OKLCH
0.70, 0.10, 207
XYZ
28, 37, 55
LUV
67, -42, -21
HWB
187, 27%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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