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
659FD8
RGB
101, 159, 216
HSL
210, 60%, 62%
HSB
210, 53%, 85%
CMYK
53, 26, 0, 15
LAB
63, -7, -35
LCH
63, 36, 258
OKLCH
0.69, 0.10, 249
XYZ
30, 33, 70
LUV
63, -26, -54
HWB
210, 40%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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