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
649DB4
RGB
100, 157, 180
HSL
197, 35%, 55%
HSB
197, 44%, 71%
CMYK
44, 13, 0, 29
LAB
61, -15, -18
LCH
61, 23, 231
OKLCH
0.67, 0.07, 226
XYZ
26, 30, 48
LUV
61, -26, -25
HWB
197, 39%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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