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
65CAEC
RGB
101, 202, 236
HSL
195, 78%, 66%
HSB
195, 57%, 93%
CMYK
57, 14, 0, 7
LAB
76, -23, -26
LCH
76, 35, 228
OKLCH
0.79, 0.11, 223
XYZ
42, 51, 87
LUV
76, -42, -38
HWB
195, 40%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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