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
60AFF3
RGB
96, 175, 243
HSL
208, 86%, 66%
HSB
208, 60%, 95%
CMYK
60, 28, 0, 5
LAB
69, -10, -42
LCH
69, 43, 257
OKLCH
0.73, 0.13, 247
XYZ
36, 40, 91
LUV
69, -33, -65
HWB
208, 38%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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