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
45D8FE
RGB
69, 216, 254
HSL
192, 99%, 63%
HSB
192, 73%, 100%
CMYK
73, 15, 0, 0
LAB
80, -31, -30
LCH
80, 43, 225
OKLCH
0.82, 0.13, 219
XYZ
45, 58, 102
LUV
80, -52, -44
HWB
192, 27%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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