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
65BCD1
RGB
101, 188, 209
HSL
192, 54%, 61%
HSB
192, 52%, 82%
CMYK
52, 10, 0, 18
LAB
71, -23, -19
LCH
71, 30, 220
OKLCH
0.75, 0.09, 215
XYZ
35, 43, 67
LUV
71, -37, -26
HWB
192, 40%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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