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
65ABB5
RGB
101, 171, 181
HSL
188, 35%, 55%
HSB
188, 44%, 71%
CMYK
44, 6, 0, 29
LAB
66, -21, -12
LCH
66, 24, 211
OKLCH
0.70, 0.07, 207
XYZ
28, 35, 49
LUV
66, -32, -15
HWB
188, 40%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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