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
659AAA
RGB
101, 154, 170
HSL
194, 29%, 53%
HSB
194, 41%, 67%
CMYK
41, 9, 0, 33
LAB
60, -15, -14
LCH
60, 21, 223
OKLCH
0.66, 0.06, 219
XYZ
24, 29, 42
LUV
60, -25, -19
HWB
194, 40%, 33%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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