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
609FAE
RGB
96, 159, 174
HSL
192, 33%, 53%
HSB
192, 45%, 68%
CMYK
45, 9, 0, 32
LAB
62, -18, -15
LCH
62, 23, 219
OKLCH
0.67, 0.07, 215
XYZ
25, 30, 45
LUV
62, -29, -19
HWB
192, 38%, 32%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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