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
45B4E5
RGB
69, 180, 229
HSL
198, 75%, 58%
HSB
198, 70%, 90%
CMYK
70, 21, 0, 10
LAB
69, -21, -34
LCH
69, 40, 239
OKLCH
0.73, 0.12, 231
XYZ
33, 40, 80
LUV
69, -41, -51
HWB
198, 27%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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