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
64A4BC
RGB
100, 164, 188
HSL
196, 40%, 56%
HSB
196, 47%, 74%
CMYK
47, 13, 0, 26
LAB
64, -16, -19
LCH
64, 25, 229
OKLCH
0.68, 0.07, 224
XYZ
28, 33, 52
LUV
64, -29, -26
HWB
196, 39%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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