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
65A4BA
RGB
101, 164, 186
HSL
196, 38%, 56%
HSB
196, 46%, 73%
CMYK
46, 12, 0, 27
LAB
64, -17, -18
LCH
64, 25, 227
OKLCH
0.68, 0.07, 222
XYZ
28, 33, 51
LUV
64, -29, -25
HWB
196, 40%, 27%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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