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
6096AA
RGB
96, 150, 170
HSL
196, 30%, 52%
HSB
196, 44%, 67%
CMYK
44, 12, 0, 33
LAB
59, -15, -16
LCH
59, 22, 229
OKLCH
0.64, 0.06, 223
XYZ
23, 27, 42
LUV
59, -25, -22
HWB
196, 38%, 33%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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