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
65A0DC
RGB
101, 160, 220
HSL
210, 63%, 63%
HSB
210, 54%, 86%
CMYK
54, 27, 0, 14
LAB
64, -7, -37
LCH
64, 38, 260
OKLCH
0.69, 0.11, 250
XYZ
31, 33, 72
LUV
64, -27, -57
HWB
210, 40%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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