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
65CCFC
RGB
101, 204, 252
HSL
199, 96%, 69%
HSB
199, 60%, 99%
CMYK
60, 19, 0, 1
LAB
77, -21, -33
LCH
77, 39, 238
OKLCH
0.80, 0.12, 231
XYZ
45, 53, 100
LUV
77, -42, -50
HWB
199, 40%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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