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
609FA4
RGB
96, 159, 164
HSL
184, 27%, 51%
HSB
184, 41%, 64%
CMYK
41, 3, 0, 36
LAB
61, -20, -9
LCH
61, 22, 205
OKLCH
0.66, 0.07, 202
XYZ
24, 30, 40
LUV
61, -29, -10
HWB
184, 38%, 36%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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