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
649DF2
RGB
100, 157, 242
HSL
216, 85%, 67%
HSB
216, 59%, 95%
CMYK
59, 35, 0, 5
LAB
64, 0, -49
LCH
64, 49, 270
OKLCH
0.69, 0.14, 258
XYZ
33, 33, 89
LUV
64, -25, -77
HWB
216, 39%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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