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
60D3DB
RGB
96, 211, 219
HSL
184, 63%, 62%
HSB
184, 56%, 86%
CMYK
56, 4, 0, 14
LAB
78, -32, -14
LCH
78, 35, 204
OKLCH
0.80, 0.10, 202
XYZ
41, 54, 75
LUV
78, -47, -17
HWB
184, 38%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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