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
456EA9
RGB
69, 110, 169
HSL
215, 42%, 47%
HSB
215, 59%, 66%
CMYK
59, 35, 0, 34
LAB
46, -1, -37
LCH
46, 37, 269
OKLCH
0.54, 0.10, 258
XYZ
15, 15, 40
LUV
46, -18, -53
HWB
215, 27%, 34%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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