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
6497C2
RGB
100, 151, 194
HSL
207, 44%, 58%
HSB
207, 48%, 76%
CMYK
48, 22, 0, 24
LAB
60, -9, -28
LCH
60, 29, 253
OKLCH
0.66, 0.08, 245
XYZ
26, 29, 55
LUV
60, -24, -41
HWB
207, 39%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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