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
65AEB8
RGB
101, 174, 184
HSL
187, 37%, 56%
HSB
187, 45%, 72%
CMYK
45, 5, 0, 28
LAB
67, -22, -13
LCH
67, 25, 210
OKLCH
0.71, 0.07, 207
XYZ
29, 36, 51
LUV
67, -33, -15
HWB
187, 40%, 28%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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