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
45C7FB
RGB
69, 199, 251
HSL
197, 96%, 63%
HSB
197, 73%, 98%
CMYK
73, 21, 0, 2
LAB
75, -24, -37
LCH
75, 44, 237
OKLCH
0.78, 0.13, 229
XYZ
40, 49, 99
LUV
75, -46, -55
HWB
197, 27%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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