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
68B1FA
RGB
104, 177, 250
HSL
210, 94%, 69%
HSB
210, 58%, 98%
CMYK
58, 29, 0, 2
LAB
70, -7, -44
LCH
70, 45, 260
OKLCH
0.74, 0.13, 250
XYZ
39, 41, 96
LUV
70, -31, -69
HWB
210, 41%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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