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
69AEDE
RGB
105, 174, 222
HSL
205, 64%, 64%
HSB
205, 53%, 87%
CMYK
53, 22, 0, 13
LAB
68, -12, -31
LCH
68, 34, 248
OKLCH
0.72, 0.10, 240
XYZ
34, 39, 75
LUV
68, -31, -47
HWB
205, 41%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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