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
60BECC
RGB
96, 190, 204
HSL
188, 51%, 59%
HSB
188, 53%, 80%
CMYK
53, 7, 0, 20
LAB
72, -26, -16
LCH
72, 31, 212
OKLCH
0.75, 0.09, 208
XYZ
34, 44, 64
LUV
72, -40, -20
HWB
188, 38%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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