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
45A0C6
RGB
69, 160, 198
HSL
198, 53%, 52%
HSB
198, 65%, 78%
CMYK
65, 19, 0, 22
LAB
62, -19, -28
LCH
62, 34, 236
OKLCH
0.67, 0.10, 229
XYZ
25, 30, 58
LUV
62, -35, -40
HWB
198, 27%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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