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
65ABE9
RGB
101, 171, 233
HSL
208, 75%, 65%
HSB
208, 57%, 91%
CMYK
57, 27, 0, 9
LAB
67, -9, -39
LCH
67, 40, 256
OKLCH
0.72, 0.12, 247
XYZ
35, 38, 83
LUV
67, -30, -59
HWB
208, 40%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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