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
659CA9
RGB
101, 156, 169
HSL
191, 28%, 53%
HSB
191, 40%, 66%
CMYK
40, 8, 0, 34
LAB
61, -16, -13
LCH
61, 21, 218
OKLCH
0.66, 0.06, 214
XYZ
24, 29, 42
LUV
61, -26, -16
HWB
191, 40%, 34%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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