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
65BCC2
RGB
101, 188, 194
HSL
184, 43%, 58%
HSB
184, 48%, 76%
CMYK
48, 3, 0, 24
LAB
71, -26, -12
LCH
71, 29, 204
OKLCH
0.74, 0.08, 201
XYZ
33, 43, 58
LUV
71, -38, -13
HWB
184, 40%, 24%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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