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
65CEE2
RGB
101, 206, 226
HSL
190, 68%, 64%
HSB
190, 55%, 89%
CMYK
55, 9, 0, 11
LAB
77, -28, -20
LCH
77, 34, 216
OKLCH
0.80, 0.10, 212
XYZ
41, 52, 80
LUV
77, -44, -26
HWB
190, 40%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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