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
69ACDC
RGB
105, 172, 220
HSL
205, 62%, 64%
HSB
205, 52%, 86%
CMYK
52, 22, 0, 14
LAB
67, -12, -31
LCH
67, 34, 249
OKLCH
0.72, 0.10, 241
XYZ
33, 38, 73
LUV
67, -30, -47
HWB
205, 41%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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