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
60ABBD
RGB
96, 171, 189
HSL
192, 41%, 56%
HSB
192, 49%, 74%
CMYK
49, 10, 0, 26
LAB
66, -21, -17
LCH
66, 27, 219
OKLCH
0.70, 0.08, 215
XYZ
29, 35, 53
LUV
66, -33, -22
HWB
192, 38%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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