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
64A5BE
RGB
100, 165, 190
HSL
197, 41%, 57%
HSB
197, 47%, 75%
CMYK
47, 13, 0, 25
LAB
64, -17, -20
LCH
64, 26, 230
OKLCH
0.69, 0.08, 225
XYZ
28, 33, 54
LUV
64, -29, -27
HWB
197, 39%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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