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
65B7BE
RGB
101, 183, 190
HSL
185, 41%, 57%
HSB
185, 47%, 75%
CMYK
47, 4, 0, 25
LAB
69, -25, -12
LCH
69, 27, 205
OKLCH
0.73, 0.08, 203
XYZ
32, 40, 55
LUV
69, -36, -14
HWB
185, 40%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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