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
65D2DE
RGB
101, 210, 222
HSL
186, 65%, 63%
HSB
186, 55%, 87%
CMYK
55, 5, 0, 13
LAB
78, -30, -16
LCH
78, 34, 208
OKLCH
0.80, 0.10, 205
XYZ
42, 54, 77
LUV
78, -45, -20
HWB
186, 40%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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