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
609EB6
RGB
96, 158, 182
HSL
197, 37%, 55%
HSB
197, 47%, 71%
CMYK
47, 13, 0, 29
LAB
62, -16, -19
LCH
62, 25, 230
OKLCH
0.67, 0.07, 225
XYZ
25, 30, 49
LUV
62, -28, -26
HWB
197, 38%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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