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
45CEEC
RGB
69, 206, 236
HSL
191, 81%, 60%
HSB
191, 71%, 93%
CMYK
71, 13, 0, 7
LAB
76, -31, -26
LCH
76, 40, 220
OKLCH
0.79, 0.12, 216
XYZ
40, 51, 87
LUV
76, -50, -37
HWB
191, 27%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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