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
65A4EA
RGB
101, 164, 234
HSL
212, 76%, 66%
HSB
212, 57%, 92%
CMYK
57, 30, 0, 8
LAB
65, -5, -42
LCH
65, 42, 263
OKLCH
0.71, 0.12, 252
XYZ
33, 35, 83
LUV
65, -28, -65
HWB
212, 40%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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