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
61AAEF
RGB
97, 170, 239
HSL
209, 82%, 66%
HSB
209, 59%, 94%
CMYK
59, 29, 0, 6
LAB
67, -8, -42
LCH
67, 43, 259
OKLCH
0.72, 0.13, 249
XYZ
35, 38, 87
LUV
67, -31, -66
HWB
209, 38%, 6%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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