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
45AEBB
RGB
69, 174, 187
HSL
187, 46%, 50%
HSB
187, 63%, 73%
CMYK
63, 7, 0, 27
LAB
65, -28, -16
LCH
65, 33, 210
OKLCH
0.70, 0.10, 207
XYZ
27, 35, 52
LUV
65, -41, -20
HWB
187, 27%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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