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
60BAD2
RGB
96, 186, 210
HSL
193, 56%, 60%
HSB
193, 54%, 82%
CMYK
54, 11, 0, 18
LAB
71, -23, -21
LCH
71, 31, 222
OKLCH
0.74, 0.09, 217
XYZ
34, 42, 67
LUV
71, -38, -29
HWB
193, 38%, 18%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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