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
61ACCF
RGB
97, 172, 207
HSL
199, 53%, 60%
HSB
199, 53%, 81%
CMYK
53, 17, 0, 19
LAB
67, -17, -26
LCH
67, 31, 237
OKLCH
0.71, 0.09, 230
XYZ
31, 37, 64
LUV
67, -33, -37
HWB
199, 38%, 19%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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