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
64A0A5
RGB
100, 160, 165
HSL
185, 27%, 52%
HSB
185, 39%, 65%
CMYK
39, 3, 0, 35
LAB
62, -19, -9
LCH
62, 21, 205
OKLCH
0.67, 0.06, 203
XYZ
25, 31, 40
LUV
62, -28, -10
HWB
185, 39%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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