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
45A6EA
RGB
69, 166, 234
HSL
205, 80%, 59%
HSB
205, 71%, 92%
CMYK
71, 29, 0, 8
LAB
65, -13, -43
LCH
65, 45, 254
OKLCH
0.70, 0.13, 243
XYZ
31, 34, 83
LUV
65, -36, -66
HWB
205, 27%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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