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
45656F
RGB
69, 101, 111
HSL
194, 23%, 35%
HSB
194, 38%, 44%
CMYK
38, 9, 0, 56
LAB
41, -10, -10
LCH
41, 14, 224
OKLCH
0.49, 0.04, 219
XYZ
10, 12, 17
LUV
41, -15, -11
HWB
194, 27%, 56%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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