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
699DB7
RGB
105, 157, 183
HSL
200, 35%, 56%
HSB
200, 43%, 72%
CMYK
43, 14, 0, 28
LAB
62, -13, -19
LCH
62, 23, 237
OKLCH
0.67, 0.07, 231
XYZ
26, 31, 49
LUV
62, -25, -27
HWB
200, 41%, 28%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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