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
458FF8
RGB
69, 143, 248
HSL
215, 93%, 62%
HSB
215, 72%, 97%
CMYK
72, 42, 0, 3
LAB
59, 4, -60
LCH
59, 60, 273
OKLCH
0.66, 0.17, 258
XYZ
29, 28, 93
LUV
59, -28, -94
HWB
215, 27%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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