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
458E9D
RGB
69, 142, 157
HSL
190, 39%, 44%
HSB
190, 56%, 62%
CMYK
56, 10, 0, 38
LAB
55, -20, -15
LCH
55, 26, 217
OKLCH
0.61, 0.08, 213
XYZ
18, 23, 35
LUV
55, -31, -19
HWB
190, 27%, 38%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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