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
64A0BD
RGB
100, 160, 189
HSL
200, 40%, 57%
HSB
200, 47%, 74%
CMYK
47, 15, 0, 26
LAB
63, -14, -21
LCH
63, 26, 236
OKLCH
0.68, 0.08, 230
XYZ
27, 32, 53
LUV
63, -27, -30
HWB
200, 39%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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