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
69BBC2
RGB
105, 187, 194
HSL
185, 42%, 59%
HSB
185, 46%, 76%
CMYK
46, 4, 0, 24
LAB
71, -25, -12
LCH
71, 27, 205
OKLCH
0.74, 0.08, 203
XYZ
33, 42, 57
LUV
71, -36, -14
HWB
185, 41%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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