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
60728E
RGB
96, 114, 142
HSL
217, 19%, 47%
HSB
217, 32%, 56%
CMYK
32, 20, 0, 44
LAB
47, -2, -18
LCH
47, 18, 265
OKLCH
0.55, 0.05, 259
XYZ
16, 16, 28
LUV
47, -10, -25
HWB
217, 38%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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