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
69AEB5
RGB
105, 174, 181
HSL
186, 34%, 56%
HSB
186, 42%, 71%
CMYK
42, 4, 0, 29
LAB
67, -21, -11
LCH
67, 24, 207
OKLCH
0.71, 0.07, 204
XYZ
29, 37, 49
LUV
67, -32, -13
HWB
186, 41%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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