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
45667F
RGB
69, 102, 127
HSL
206, 30%, 38%
HSB
206, 46%, 50%
CMYK
46, 20, 0, 50
LAB
41, -7, -18
LCH
41, 19, 249
OKLCH
0.50, 0.06, 242
XYZ
11, 12, 22
LUV
41, -16, -24
HWB
206, 27%, 50%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Charcoal
#36454F
Cerulean
#007BA7
Denim
#1560BD
Steel Blue
#4682B4
Sapphire
#0F52BA
Slate Blue
#6A5ACD
Iris
#5A4FCF
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