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
67AECB
RGB
103, 174, 203
HSL
197, 49%, 60%
HSB
197, 49%, 80%
CMYK
49, 14, 0, 20
LAB
67, -17, -22
LCH
67, 28, 232
OKLCH
0.72, 0.08, 226
XYZ
32, 37, 62
LUV
67, -32, -31
HWB
197, 40%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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