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
456E8A
RGB
69, 110, 138
HSL
204, 33%, 41%
HSB
204, 50%, 54%
CMYK
50, 20, 0, 46
LAB
44, -9, -20
LCH
44, 22, 247
OKLCH
0.52, 0.06, 240
XYZ
13, 14, 26
LUV
44, -19, -27
HWB
204, 27%, 46%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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