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
65D1FA
RGB
101, 209, 250
HSL
197, 94%, 69%
HSB
197, 60%, 98%
CMYK
60, 16, 0, 2
LAB
79, -23, -30
LCH
79, 38, 232
OKLCH
0.81, 0.11, 226
XYZ
45, 55, 99
LUV
79, -44, -44
HWB
197, 40%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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