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
65D8F6
RGB
101, 216, 246
HSL
192, 89%, 68%
HSB
192, 59%, 96%
CMYK
59, 12, 0, 4
LAB
81, -28, -25
LCH
81, 37, 222
OKLCH
0.83, 0.11, 218
XYZ
47, 59, 96
LUV
81, -46, -36
HWB
192, 40%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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