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
63C8D4
RGB
99, 200, 212
HSL
186, 57%, 61%
HSB
186, 53%, 83%
CMYK
53, 6, 0, 17
LAB
75, -28, -16
LCH
75, 32, 209
OKLCH
0.78, 0.10, 206
XYZ
38, 49, 70
LUV
75, -43, -19
HWB
186, 39%, 17%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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