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
669CBE
RGB
102, 156, 190
HSL
203, 40%, 57%
HSB
203, 46%, 75%
CMYK
46, 18, 0, 25
LAB
62, -12, -24
LCH
62, 26, 244
OKLCH
0.67, 0.08, 237
XYZ
27, 30, 53
LUV
62, -25, -34
HWB
203, 40%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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