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
63DCEC
RGB
99, 220, 236
HSL
187, 78%, 66%
HSB
187, 58%, 93%
CMYK
58, 7, 0, 7
LAB
81, -32, -19
LCH
81, 37, 210
OKLCH
0.83, 0.11, 207
XYZ
46, 60, 88
LUV
81, -49, -24
HWB
187, 39%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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