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
689DA7
RGB
104, 157, 167
HSL
190, 26%, 53%
HSB
190, 38%, 65%
CMYK
38, 6, 0, 35
LAB
61, -16, -11
LCH
61, 20, 214
OKLCH
0.66, 0.06, 211
XYZ
25, 30, 41
LUV
61, -25, -14
HWB
190, 41%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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