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
64CDFB
RGB
100, 205, 251
HSL
198, 95%, 69%
HSB
198, 60%, 98%
CMYK
60, 18, 0, 2
LAB
78, -22, -32
LCH
78, 39, 236
OKLCH
0.80, 0.12, 229
XYZ
44, 53, 99
LUV
78, -42, -48
HWB
198, 39%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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