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
65ADDA
RGB
101, 173, 218
HSL
203, 61%, 63%
HSB
203, 54%, 85%
CMYK
54, 21, 0, 15
LAB
67, -14, -30
LCH
67, 33, 245
OKLCH
0.72, 0.10, 238
XYZ
33, 38, 72
LUV
67, -31, -45
HWB
203, 40%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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