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
65ABFD
RGB
101, 171, 253
HSL
212, 97%, 69%
HSB
212, 60%, 99%
CMYK
60, 32, 0, 1
LAB
68, -4, -48
LCH
68, 48, 265
OKLCH
0.73, 0.14, 254
XYZ
38, 39, 98
LUV
68, -30, -76
HWB
212, 40%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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