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
60ABC8
RGB
96, 171, 200
HSL
197, 49%, 58%
HSB
197, 52%, 78%
CMYK
52, 15, 0, 22
LAB
66, -18, -22
LCH
66, 29, 231
OKLCH
0.70, 0.09, 225
XYZ
30, 36, 60
LUV
66, -33, -32
HWB
197, 38%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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