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
45C5EF
RGB
69, 197, 239
HSL
195, 84%, 60%
HSB
195, 71%, 94%
CMYK
71, 18, 0, 6
LAB
74, -26, -32
LCH
74, 41, 231
OKLCH
0.77, 0.12, 224
XYZ
38, 47, 89
LUV
74, -46, -46
HWB
195, 27%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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