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
699DAB
RGB
105, 157, 171
HSL
193, 28%, 54%
HSB
193, 39%, 67%
CMYK
39, 8, 0, 33
LAB
61, -15, -13
LCH
61, 20, 221
OKLCH
0.66, 0.06, 217
XYZ
25, 30, 43
LUV
61, -25, -17
HWB
193, 41%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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