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
60AEF8
RGB
96, 174, 248
HSL
209, 92%, 67%
HSB
209, 61%, 97%
CMYK
61, 30, 0, 3
LAB
68, -8, -45
LCH
68, 46, 260
OKLCH
0.73, 0.13, 249
XYZ
37, 40, 94
LUV
68, -32, -70
HWB
209, 38%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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