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
45C4E1
RGB
69, 196, 225
HSL
191, 72%, 58%
HSB
191, 69%, 88%
CMYK
69, 13, 0, 12
LAB
73, -29, -25
LCH
73, 39, 221
OKLCH
0.76, 0.12, 216
XYZ
36, 46, 78
LUV
73, -47, -35
HWB
191, 27%, 12%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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