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
46BCC8
RGB
70, 188, 200
HSL
186, 54%, 53%
HSB
186, 65%, 78%
CMYK
65, 6, 0, 22
LAB
70, -31, -16
LCH
70, 35, 208
OKLCH
0.73, 0.10, 205
XYZ
31, 41, 61
LUV
70, -45, -20
HWB
186, 27%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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