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
689DB1
RGB
104, 157, 177
HSL
196, 32%, 55%
HSB
196, 41%, 69%
CMYK
41, 11, 0, 31
LAB
62, -14, -16
LCH
62, 22, 229
OKLCH
0.67, 0.06, 224
XYZ
26, 30, 46
LUV
62, -25, -22
HWB
196, 41%, 31%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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