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
60DCF3
RGB
96, 220, 243
HSL
189, 86%, 66%
HSB
189, 60%, 95%
CMYK
60, 9, 0, 5
LAB
81, -31, -22
LCH
81, 38, 216
OKLCH
0.83, 0.11, 212
XYZ
47, 60, 94
LUV
81, -49, -30
HWB
189, 38%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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