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
649DE7
RGB
100, 157, 231
HSL
214, 73%, 65%
HSB
214, 57%, 91%
CMYK
57, 32, 0, 9
LAB
63, -3, -44
LCH
63, 44, 266
OKLCH
0.69, 0.13, 255
XYZ
32, 33, 80
LUV
63, -26, -68
HWB
214, 39%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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