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
65C8D2
RGB
101, 200, 210
HSL
186, 55%, 61%
HSB
186, 52%, 82%
CMYK
52, 5, 0, 18
LAB
75, -28, -14
LCH
75, 32, 207
OKLCH
0.78, 0.09, 204
XYZ
38, 49, 68
LUV
75, -42, -17
HWB
186, 40%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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