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
60D2FF
RGB
96, 210, 255
HSL
197, 100%, 69%
HSB
197, 62%, 100%
CMYK
62, 18, 0, 0
LAB
79, -24, -32
LCH
79, 40, 234
OKLCH
0.82, 0.12, 227
XYZ
46, 56, 103
LUV
79, -45, -48
HWB
197, 38%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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