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
609CA6
RGB
96, 156, 166
HSL
189, 28%, 51%
HSB
189, 42%, 65%
CMYK
42, 6, 0, 35
LAB
61, -18, -12
LCH
61, 22, 213
OKLCH
0.66, 0.06, 209
XYZ
24, 29, 40
LUV
61, -28, -14
HWB
189, 38%, 35%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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