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
69A8AF
RGB
105, 168, 175
HSL
186, 30%, 55%
HSB
186, 40%, 69%
CMYK
40, 4, 0, 31
LAB
65, -20, -10
LCH
65, 22, 208
OKLCH
0.69, 0.07, 205
XYZ
28, 34, 46
LUV
65, -29, -12
HWB
186, 41%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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