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
659AA6
RGB
101, 154, 166
HSL
191, 27%, 52%
HSB
191, 39%, 65%
CMYK
39, 7, 0, 35
LAB
60, -16, -12
LCH
60, 20, 217
OKLCH
0.65, 0.06, 214
XYZ
24, 29, 40
LUV
60, -25, -15
HWB
191, 40%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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