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
69ADC4
RGB
105, 173, 196
HSL
195, 44%, 59%
HSB
195, 46%, 77%
CMYK
46, 12, 0, 23
LAB
67, -18, -19
LCH
67, 26, 227
OKLCH
0.71, 0.08, 222
XYZ
31, 37, 58
LUV
67, -31, -26
HWB
195, 41%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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