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
458B91
RGB
69, 139, 145
HSL
185, 36%, 42%
HSB
185, 52%, 57%
CMYK
52, 4, 0, 43
LAB
54, -22, -10
LCH
54, 24, 206
OKLCH
0.59, 0.07, 203
XYZ
17, 22, 30
LUV
54, -30, -11
HWB
185, 27%, 43%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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