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
60B2BF
RGB
96, 178, 191
HSL
188, 43%, 56%
HSB
188, 50%, 75%
CMYK
50, 7, 0, 25
LAB
68, -23, -15
LCH
68, 28, 212
OKLCH
0.72, 0.08, 209
XYZ
30, 38, 55
LUV
68, -36, -19
HWB
188, 38%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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