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
45819D
RGB
69, 129, 157
HSL
199, 39%, 44%
HSB
199, 56%, 62%
CMYK
56, 18, 0, 38
LAB
51, -14, -21
LCH
51, 26, 237
OKLCH
0.57, 0.08, 230
XYZ
16, 19, 35
LUV
51, -26, -29
HWB
199, 27%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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