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
65BEDC
RGB
101, 190, 220
HSL
195, 63%, 63%
HSB
195, 54%, 86%
CMYK
54, 14, 0, 14
LAB
72, -22, -24
LCH
72, 32, 228
OKLCH
0.76, 0.10, 222
XYZ
37, 45, 74
LUV
72, -38, -34
HWB
195, 40%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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