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
60C5CD
RGB
96, 197, 205
HSL
184, 52%, 59%
HSB
184, 53%, 80%
CMYK
53, 4, 0, 20
LAB
74, -29, -14
LCH
74, 32, 205
OKLCH
0.77, 0.09, 202
XYZ
36, 47, 65
LUV
74, -42, -16
HWB
184, 38%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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