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
64CED8
RGB
100, 206, 216
HSL
185, 60%, 62%
HSB
185, 54%, 85%
CMYK
54, 5, 0, 15
LAB
77, -30, -15
LCH
77, 33, 206
OKLCH
0.79, 0.10, 204
XYZ
40, 52, 73
LUV
77, -44, -18
HWB
185, 39%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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