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
65CFDE
RGB
101, 207, 222
HSL
187, 65%, 63%
HSB
187, 55%, 87%
CMYK
55, 7, 0, 13
LAB
77, -29, -17
LCH
77, 34, 211
OKLCH
0.80, 0.10, 208
XYZ
41, 53, 77
LUV
77, -44, -22
HWB
187, 40%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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