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
65AEB4
RGB
101, 174, 180
HSL
185, 34%, 55%
HSB
185, 44%, 71%
CMYK
44, 3, 0, 29
LAB
67, -23, -11
LCH
67, 25, 205
OKLCH
0.71, 0.07, 202
XYZ
29, 36, 49
LUV
67, -33, -12
HWB
185, 40%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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