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
45D5EB
RGB
69, 213, 235
HSL
188, 81%, 60%
HSB
188, 71%, 92%
CMYK
71, 9, 0, 8
LAB
78, -34, -23
LCH
78, 41, 214
OKLCH
0.81, 0.12, 210
XYZ
41, 55, 87
LUV
78, -52, -30
HWB
188, 27%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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