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
41B5BB
RGB
65, 181, 187
HSL
183, 48%, 49%
HSB
183, 65%, 73%
CMYK
65, 3, 0, 27
LAB
68, -32, -13
LCH
68, 35, 202
OKLCH
0.71, 0.10, 200
XYZ
28, 38, 53
LUV
68, -45, -15
HWB
183, 25%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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