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
659FAA
RGB
101, 159, 170
HSL
190, 29%, 53%
HSB
190, 41%, 67%
CMYK
41, 6, 0, 33
LAB
62, -18, -12
LCH
62, 21, 215
OKLCH
0.67, 0.06, 211
XYZ
25, 30, 43
LUV
62, -27, -15
HWB
190, 40%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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