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
68BAFF
RGB
104, 186, 255
HSL
207, 100%, 70%
HSB
207, 59%, 100%
CMYK
59, 27, 0, 0
LAB
72, -11, -42
LCH
72, 44, 256
OKLCH
0.77, 0.13, 246
XYZ
41, 45, 101
LUV
72, -34, -66
HWB
207, 41%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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