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
45CEF2
RGB
69, 206, 242
HSL
192, 87%, 61%
HSB
192, 71%, 95%
CMYK
71, 15, 0, 5
LAB
77, -29, -29
LCH
77, 41, 225
OKLCH
0.79, 0.13, 219
XYZ
41, 52, 92
LUV
77, -49, -42
HWB
192, 27%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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