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
456D7E
RGB
69, 109, 126
HSL
198, 29%, 38%
HSB
198, 45%, 49%
CMYK
45, 13, 0, 51
LAB
44, -11, -14
LCH
44, 18, 232
OKLCH
0.51, 0.05, 227
XYZ
12, 14, 22
LUV
44, -18, -18
HWB
198, 27%, 51%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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