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
689AE4
RGB
104, 154, 228
HSL
216, 70%, 65%
HSB
216, 54%, 89%
CMYK
54, 32, 0, 11
LAB
62, -1, -43
LCH
62, 43, 269
OKLCH
0.68, 0.12, 258
XYZ
31, 32, 78
LUV
62, -23, -68
HWB
216, 41%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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