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
65CEEF
RGB
101, 206, 239
HSL
194, 81%, 67%
HSB
194, 58%, 94%
CMYK
58, 14, 0, 6
LAB
78, -25, -26
LCH
78, 36, 227
OKLCH
0.80, 0.11, 221
XYZ
43, 53, 90
LUV
78, -43, -37
HWB
194, 40%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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