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
65AEF2
RGB
101, 174, 242
HSL
209, 84%, 67%
HSB
209, 58%, 95%
CMYK
58, 28, 0, 5
LAB
68, -9, -42
LCH
68, 42, 258
OKLCH
0.73, 0.12, 248
XYZ
37, 39, 90
LUV
68, -31, -65
HWB
209, 40%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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