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
60B8CB
RGB
96, 184, 203
HSL
191, 51%, 59%
HSB
191, 53%, 80%
CMYK
53, 9, 0, 20
LAB
70, -24, -18
LCH
70, 30, 218
OKLCH
0.74, 0.09, 214
XYZ
33, 41, 63
LUV
70, -38, -24
HWB
191, 38%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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