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
46E2EA
RGB
70, 226, 234
HSL
183, 80%, 60%
HSB
183, 70%, 92%
CMYK
70, 3, 0, 8
LAB
82, -40, -16
LCH
82, 43, 202
OKLCH
0.84, 0.13, 200
XYZ
45, 62, 87
LUV
82, -57, -19
HWB
183, 27%, 8%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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