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
68B0DB
RGB
104, 176, 219
HSL
202, 61%, 63%
HSB
202, 53%, 86%
CMYK
53, 20, 0, 14
LAB
68, -14, -29
LCH
68, 33, 244
OKLCH
0.73, 0.10, 236
XYZ
34, 39, 73
LUV
68, -32, -43
HWB
202, 41%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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