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
45BFDD
RGB
69, 191, 221
HSL
192, 69%, 57%
HSB
192, 69%, 87%
CMYK
69, 14, 0, 13
LAB
72, -28, -26
LCH
72, 38, 223
OKLCH
0.75, 0.11, 217
XYZ
34, 44, 75
LUV
72, -45, -36
HWB
192, 27%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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