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
64A2FD
RGB
100, 162, 253
HSL
216, 97%, 69%
HSB
216, 60%, 99%
CMYK
60, 36, 0, 1
LAB
66, 0, -52
LCH
66, 52, 270
OKLCH
0.71, 0.15, 258
XYZ
36, 36, 98
LUV
66, -27, -83
HWB
216, 39%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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