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
65A8FA
RGB
101, 168, 250
HSL
213, 94%, 69%
HSB
213, 60%, 98%
CMYK
60, 33, 0, 2
LAB
67, -3, -48
LCH
67, 48, 266
OKLCH
0.72, 0.14, 254
XYZ
37, 38, 96
LUV
67, -29, -76
HWB
213, 40%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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