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
46CDD4
RGB
70, 205, 212
HSL
183, 62%, 55%
HSB
183, 67%, 83%
CMYK
67, 3, 0, 17
LAB
76, -36, -15
LCH
76, 39, 202
OKLCH
0.78, 0.11, 200
XYZ
36, 50, 70
LUV
76, -51, -17
HWB
183, 27%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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