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
609DB0
RGB
96, 157, 176
HSL
194, 34%, 53%
HSB
194, 45%, 69%
CMYK
45, 11, 0, 31
LAB
61, -17, -16
LCH
61, 23, 225
OKLCH
0.66, 0.07, 220
XYZ
25, 30, 46
LUV
61, -28, -22
HWB
194, 38%, 31%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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