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
64D8EA
RGB
100, 216, 234
HSL
188, 76%, 65%
HSB
188, 57%, 92%
CMYK
57, 8, 0, 8
LAB
80, -30, -19
LCH
80, 36, 213
OKLCH
0.82, 0.11, 209
XYZ
45, 58, 87
LUV
80, -47, -25
HWB
188, 39%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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