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
65CBD2
RGB
101, 203, 210
HSL
184, 55%, 61%
HSB
184, 52%, 82%
CMYK
52, 3, 0, 18
LAB
76, -30, -13
LCH
76, 32, 204
OKLCH
0.78, 0.10, 201
XYZ
38, 50, 69
LUV
76, -43, -15
HWB
184, 40%, 18%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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