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
63A2C8
RGB
99, 162, 200
HSL
203, 48%, 59%
HSB
203, 51%, 78%
CMYK
51, 19, 0, 22
LAB
63, -13, -26
LCH
63, 29, 244
OKLCH
0.68, 0.09, 236
XYZ
28, 33, 59
LUV
63, -28, -38
HWB
203, 39%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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