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
699BB5
RGB
105, 155, 181
HSL
201, 34%, 56%
HSB
201, 42%, 71%
CMYK
42, 14, 0, 29
LAB
61, -12, -19
LCH
61, 23, 238
OKLCH
0.66, 0.07, 232
XYZ
26, 30, 48
LUV
61, -24, -27
HWB
201, 41%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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