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
69A2F3
RGB
105, 162, 243
HSL
215, 85%, 68%
HSB
215, 57%, 95%
CMYK
57, 33, 0, 5
LAB
65, -1, -47
LCH
65, 47, 269
OKLCH
0.71, 0.13, 257
XYZ
35, 35, 90
LUV
65, -26, -74
HWB
215, 41%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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