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
45ABEF
RGB
69, 171, 239
HSL
204, 84%, 60%
HSB
204, 71%, 94%
CMYK
71, 28, 0, 6
LAB
66, -14, -43
LCH
66, 46, 252
OKLCH
0.71, 0.14, 242
XYZ
33, 37, 87
LUV
66, -37, -67
HWB
204, 27%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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