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
65B6FF
RGB
101, 182, 255
HSL
208, 100%, 70%
HSB
208, 60%, 100%
CMYK
60, 29, 0, 0
LAB
71, -9, -44
LCH
71, 45, 258
OKLCH
0.76, 0.13, 248
XYZ
40, 43, 101
LUV
71, -34, -70
HWB
208, 40%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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