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
6899BB
RGB
104, 153, 187
HSL
205, 38%, 57%
HSB
205, 44%, 73%
CMYK
44, 18, 0, 27
LAB
61, -10, -23
LCH
61, 25, 246
OKLCH
0.66, 0.07, 240
XYZ
26, 29, 51
LUV
61, -23, -34
HWB
205, 41%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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