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
679CBC
RGB
103, 156, 188
HSL
203, 39%, 57%
HSB
203, 45%, 74%
CMYK
45, 17, 0, 26
LAB
62, -12, -22
LCH
62, 25, 243
OKLCH
0.67, 0.07, 236
XYZ
27, 30, 52
LUV
62, -25, -32
HWB
203, 40%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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