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
6494CA
RGB
100, 148, 202
HSL
212, 49%, 59%
HSB
212, 50%, 79%
CMYK
50, 27, 0, 21
LAB
60, -5, -33
LCH
60, 34, 261
OKLCH
0.65, 0.10, 252
XYZ
27, 28, 60
LUV
60, -23, -50
HWB
212, 39%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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