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
69AEF7
RGB
105, 174, 247
HSL
211, 90%, 69%
HSB
211, 57%, 97%
CMYK
57, 30, 0, 3
LAB
69, -6, -44
LCH
69, 44, 262
OKLCH
0.74, 0.13, 251
XYZ
38, 40, 94
LUV
69, -30, -69
HWB
211, 41%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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