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
6097CA
RGB
96, 151, 202
HSL
209, 50%, 58%
HSB
209, 52%, 79%
CMYK
52, 25, 0, 21
LAB
60, -8, -32
LCH
60, 33, 257
OKLCH
0.66, 0.10, 248
XYZ
27, 29, 60
LUV
60, -25, -49
HWB
209, 38%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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