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
45576C
RGB
69, 87, 108
HSL
212, 22%, 35%
HSB
212, 36%, 42%
CMYK
36, 19, 0, 58
LAB
36, -3, -14
LCH
36, 15, 259
OKLCH
0.45, 0.04, 253
XYZ
9, 9, 16
LUV
36, -9, -19
HWB
212, 27%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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