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
60BDCA
RGB
96, 189, 202
HSL
187, 50%, 58%
HSB
187, 52%, 79%
CMYK
52, 6, 0, 21
LAB
71, -26, -16
LCH
71, 30, 211
OKLCH
0.75, 0.09, 207
XYZ
34, 43, 62
LUV
71, -40, -20
HWB
187, 38%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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