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
69A3D8
RGB
105, 163, 216
HSL
209, 59%, 63%
HSB
209, 51%, 85%
CMYK
51, 25, 0, 15
LAB
65, -8, -33
LCH
65, 34, 256
OKLCH
0.70, 0.10, 247
XYZ
31, 34, 70
LUV
65, -27, -51
HWB
209, 41%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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