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
456D75
RGB
69, 109, 117
HSL
190, 26%, 36%
HSB
190, 41%, 46%
CMYK
41, 7, 0, 54
LAB
43, -13, -9
LCH
43, 16, 215
OKLCH
0.51, 0.05, 212
XYZ
11, 13, 19
LUV
43, -19, -11
HWB
190, 27%, 54%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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