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
60CEFB
RGB
96, 206, 251
HSL
197, 95%, 68%
HSB
197, 62%, 98%
CMYK
62, 18, 0, 2
LAB
78, -23, -32
LCH
78, 39, 235
OKLCH
0.80, 0.12, 228
XYZ
44, 54, 99
LUV
78, -44, -48
HWB
197, 38%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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