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
65AFC7
RGB
101, 175, 199
HSL
195, 47%, 59%
HSB
195, 49%, 78%
CMYK
49, 12, 0, 22
LAB
67, -19, -20
LCH
67, 28, 226
OKLCH
0.71, 0.08, 221
XYZ
31, 38, 60
LUV
67, -33, -27
HWB
195, 40%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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