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
61ABC7
RGB
97, 171, 199
HSL
196, 48%, 58%
HSB
196, 51%, 78%
CMYK
51, 14, 0, 22
LAB
66, -18, -22
LCH
66, 28, 230
OKLCH
0.70, 0.08, 225
XYZ
30, 36, 59
LUV
66, -32, -31
HWB
196, 38%, 22%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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