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
689CA0
RGB
104, 156, 160
HSL
184, 23%, 52%
HSB
184, 35%, 63%
CMYK
35, 2, 0, 37
LAB
61, -17, -8
LCH
61, 19, 205
OKLCH
0.66, 0.06, 202
XYZ
24, 29, 38
LUV
61, -25, -9
HWB
184, 41%, 37%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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