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
69999E
RGB
105, 153, 158
HSL
186, 21%, 52%
HSB
186, 34%, 62%
CMYK
34, 3, 0, 38
LAB
60, -16, -8
LCH
60, 18, 207
OKLCH
0.65, 0.05, 204
XYZ
23, 28, 37
LUV
60, -23, -9
HWB
186, 41%, 38%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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