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
60CBDD
RGB
96, 203, 221
HSL
189, 65%, 62%
HSB
189, 57%, 87%
CMYK
57, 8, 0, 13
LAB
76, -28, -19
LCH
76, 34, 214
OKLCH
0.79, 0.10, 210
XYZ
39, 50, 76
LUV
76, -44, -25
HWB
189, 38%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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