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
60ABE9
RGB
96, 171, 233
HSL
207, 76%, 65%
HSB
207, 59%, 91%
CMYK
59, 27, 0, 9
LAB
67, -10, -39
LCH
67, 40, 255
OKLCH
0.72, 0.12, 245
XYZ
34, 37, 83
LUV
67, -32, -60
HWB
207, 38%, 9%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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