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
699BBD
RGB
105, 155, 189
HSL
204, 39%, 58%
HSB
204, 44%, 74%
CMYK
44, 18, 0, 26
LAB
61, -10, -23
LCH
61, 25, 246
OKLCH
0.67, 0.07, 239
XYZ
27, 30, 53
LUV
61, -24, -34
HWB
204, 41%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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