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
649CD7
RGB
100, 156, 215
HSL
211, 59%, 62%
HSB
211, 53%, 84%
CMYK
53, 27, 0, 16
LAB
62, -6, -36
LCH
62, 37, 260
OKLCH
0.68, 0.11, 251
XYZ
29, 31, 69
LUV
62, -25, -56
HWB
211, 39%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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