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
456573
RGB
69, 101, 115
HSL
198, 25%, 36%
HSB
198, 40%, 45%
CMYK
40, 12, 0, 55
LAB
41, -9, -12
LCH
41, 15, 232
OKLCH
0.49, 0.04, 227
XYZ
10, 12, 18
LUV
41, -15, -15
HWB
198, 27%, 55%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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