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
65AEB2
RGB
101, 174, 178
HSL
183, 33%, 55%
HSB
183, 43%, 70%
CMYK
43, 2, 0, 30
LAB
66, -23, -10
LCH
66, 25, 203
OKLCH
0.70, 0.07, 200
XYZ
29, 36, 48
LUV
66, -33, -10
HWB
183, 40%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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