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
65C4E1
RGB
101, 196, 225
HSL
194, 67%, 64%
HSB
194, 55%, 88%
CMYK
55, 13, 0, 12
LAB
74, -23, -24
LCH
74, 33, 226
OKLCH
0.77, 0.10, 220
XYZ
39, 48, 78
LUV
74, -40, -33
HWB
194, 40%, 12%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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