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
60BCDB
RGB
96, 188, 219
HSL
195, 63%, 62%
HSB
195, 56%, 86%
CMYK
56, 14, 0, 14
LAB
72, -22, -24
LCH
72, 33, 228
OKLCH
0.75, 0.10, 223
XYZ
36, 44, 74
LUV
72, -38, -35
HWB
195, 38%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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