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
65BED6
RGB
101, 190, 214
HSL
193, 58%, 62%
HSB
193, 53%, 84%
CMYK
53, 11, 0, 16
LAB
72, -23, -21
LCH
72, 31, 222
OKLCH
0.76, 0.09, 218
XYZ
36, 44, 70
LUV
72, -38, -29
HWB
193, 40%, 16%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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