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
65B4FA
RGB
101, 180, 250
HSL
208, 94%, 69%
HSB
208, 60%, 98%
CMYK
60, 28, 0, 2
LAB
70, -10, -43
LCH
70, 44, 257
OKLCH
0.75, 0.13, 247
XYZ
39, 42, 97
LUV
70, -33, -67
HWB
208, 40%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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