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
45BAC3
RGB
69, 186, 195
HSL
184, 51%, 52%
HSB
184, 65%, 76%
CMYK
65, 5, 0, 24
LAB
69, -32, -15
LCH
69, 35, 205
OKLCH
0.73, 0.10, 202
XYZ
30, 40, 58
LUV
69, -45, -17
HWB
184, 27%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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