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
659DB0
RGB
101, 157, 176
HSL
195, 32%, 54%
HSB
195, 43%, 69%
CMYK
43, 11, 0, 31
LAB
61, -15, -16
LCH
61, 22, 226
OKLCH
0.66, 0.07, 221
XYZ
25, 30, 46
LUV
61, -26, -22
HWB
195, 40%, 31%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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