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
65B0CA
RGB
101, 176, 202
HSL
195, 49%, 59%
HSB
195, 50%, 79%
CMYK
50, 13, 0, 21
LAB
68, -19, -21
LCH
68, 28, 228
OKLCH
0.72, 0.08, 223
XYZ
32, 38, 62
LUV
68, -33, -29
HWB
195, 40%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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