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
45A2A7
RGB
69, 162, 167
HSL
183, 42%, 46%
HSB
183, 59%, 65%
CMYK
59, 3, 0, 35
LAB
61, -27, -11
LCH
61, 30, 203
OKLCH
0.66, 0.09, 200
XYZ
22, 30, 41
LUV
61, -38, -12
HWB
183, 27%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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