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
65BCFF
RGB
101, 188, 255
HSL
206, 100%, 70%
HSB
206, 60%, 100%
CMYK
60, 26, 0, 0
LAB
73, -12, -42
LCH
73, 44, 254
OKLCH
0.77, 0.13, 244
XYZ
41, 46, 101
LUV
73, -36, -65
HWB
206, 40%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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