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
62AEBC
RGB
98, 174, 188
HSL
189, 40%, 56%
HSB
189, 48%, 74%
CMYK
48, 7, 0, 26
LAB
67, -22, -15
LCH
67, 26, 215
OKLCH
0.71, 0.08, 211
XYZ
29, 36, 53
LUV
67, -34, -19
HWB
189, 38%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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