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
65DBFB
RGB
101, 219, 251
HSL
193, 95%, 69%
HSB
193, 60%, 98%
CMYK
60, 13, 0, 2
LAB
82, -28, -26
LCH
82, 38, 223
OKLCH
0.84, 0.11, 218
XYZ
48, 60, 100
LUV
82, -47, -37
HWB
193, 40%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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