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
6497E2
RGB
100, 151, 226
HSL
216, 68%, 64%
HSB
216, 56%, 89%
CMYK
56, 33, 0, 11
LAB
61, -1, -44
LCH
61, 44, 269
OKLCH
0.67, 0.12, 258
XYZ
30, 30, 76
LUV
61, -23, -68
HWB
216, 39%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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