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
68C1E1
RGB
104, 193, 225
HSL
196, 67%, 65%
HSB
196, 54%, 88%
CMYK
54, 14, 0, 12
LAB
73, -21, -25
LCH
73, 33, 229
OKLCH
0.77, 0.10, 224
XYZ
38, 47, 78
LUV
73, -38, -35
HWB
196, 41%, 12%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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