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
45AFF0
RGB
69, 175, 240
HSL
203, 85%, 61%
HSB
203, 71%, 94%
CMYK
71, 27, 0, 6
LAB
68, -15, -42
LCH
68, 45, 250
OKLCH
0.72, 0.13, 240
XYZ
34, 38, 88
LUV
68, -39, -64
HWB
203, 27%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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