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
60EAFE
RGB
96, 234, 254
HSL
188, 99%, 69%
HSB
188, 62%, 100%
CMYK
62, 8, 0, 0
LAB
86, -35, -22
LCH
86, 41, 212
OKLCH
0.87, 0.12, 208
XYZ
52, 68, 104
LUV
86, -54, -29
HWB
188, 38%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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