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
456EAD
RGB
69, 110, 173
HSL
216, 43%, 47%
HSB
216, 60%, 68%
CMYK
60, 36, 0, 32
LAB
46, 0, -39
LCH
46, 39, 271
OKLCH
0.54, 0.11, 259
XYZ
16, 15, 42
LUV
46, -18, -56
HWB
216, 27%, 32%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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