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
6597C8
RGB
101, 151, 200
HSL
210, 47%, 59%
HSB
210, 50%, 78%
CMYK
50, 25, 0, 22
LAB
60, -7, -31
LCH
60, 32, 257
OKLCH
0.66, 0.09, 249
XYZ
27, 29, 59
LUV
60, -23, -46
HWB
210, 40%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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