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
68AFFC
RGB
104, 175, 252
HSL
211, 96%, 70%
HSB
211, 59%, 99%
CMYK
59, 31, 0, 1
LAB
69, -6, -46
LCH
69, 46, 263
OKLCH
0.74, 0.13, 252
XYZ
39, 41, 98
LUV
69, -30, -72
HWB
211, 41%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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