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
60DBED
RGB
96, 219, 237
HSL
188, 80%, 65%
HSB
188, 59%, 93%
CMYK
59, 8, 0, 7
LAB
81, -32, -20
LCH
81, 37, 212
OKLCH
0.83, 0.11, 208
XYZ
45, 59, 89
LUV
81, -49, -26
HWB
188, 38%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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