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
609AA8
RGB
96, 154, 168
HSL
192, 29%, 52%
HSB
192, 43%, 66%
CMYK
43, 8, 0, 34
LAB
60, -17, -14
LCH
60, 22, 219
OKLCH
0.65, 0.06, 215
XYZ
23, 28, 41
LUV
60, -27, -17
HWB
192, 38%, 34%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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