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
68DCEA
RGB
104, 220, 234
HSL
186, 76%, 66%
HSB
186, 56%, 92%
CMYK
56, 6, 0, 8
LAB
81, -31, -17
LCH
81, 36, 209
OKLCH
0.83, 0.11, 206
XYZ
46, 60, 87
LUV
81, -48, -22
HWB
186, 41%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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