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
64B1BF
RGB
100, 177, 191
HSL
189, 42%, 57%
HSB
189, 48%, 75%
CMYK
48, 7, 0, 25
LAB
68, -22, -15
LCH
68, 27, 214
OKLCH
0.72, 0.08, 211
XYZ
30, 38, 55
LUV
68, -34, -19
HWB
189, 39%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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