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
609EE3
RGB
96, 158, 227
HSL
212, 70%, 63%
HSB
212, 58%, 89%
CMYK
58, 30, 0, 11
LAB
63, -5, -42
LCH
63, 42, 263
OKLCH
0.69, 0.12, 252
XYZ
31, 32, 77
LUV
63, -27, -65
HWB
212, 38%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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