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
65C2CD
RGB
101, 194, 205
HSL
186, 51%, 60%
HSB
186, 51%, 80%
CMYK
51, 5, 0, 20
LAB
73, -27, -15
LCH
73, 30, 209
OKLCH
0.76, 0.09, 206
XYZ
36, 46, 65
LUV
73, -40, -18
HWB
186, 40%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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