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
609ADD
RGB
96, 154, 221
HSL
212, 65%, 62%
HSB
212, 57%, 87%
CMYK
57, 30, 0, 13
LAB
62, -5, -41
LCH
62, 41, 264
OKLCH
0.67, 0.12, 253
XYZ
29, 31, 73
LUV
62, -26, -62
HWB
212, 38%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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