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
65CCD4
RGB
101, 204, 212
HSL
184, 56%, 61%
HSB
184, 52%, 83%
CMYK
52, 4, 0, 17
LAB
76, -30, -14
LCH
76, 33, 205
OKLCH
0.79, 0.10, 202
XYZ
39, 51, 70
LUV
76, -44, -16
HWB
184, 40%, 17%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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