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
65ACBC
RGB
101, 172, 188
HSL
191, 39%, 57%
HSB
191, 46%, 74%
CMYK
46, 9, 0, 26
LAB
66, -20, -16
LCH
66, 25, 218
OKLCH
0.70, 0.07, 214
XYZ
29, 36, 53
LUV
66, -32, -20
HWB
191, 40%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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