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
64A4E8
RGB
100, 164, 232
HSL
211, 74%, 65%
HSB
211, 57%, 91%
CMYK
57, 29, 0, 9
LAB
65, -6, -41
LCH
65, 42, 262
OKLCH
0.70, 0.12, 251
XYZ
33, 35, 81
LUV
65, -28, -64
HWB
211, 39%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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