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
61AFBF
RGB
97, 175, 191
HSL
190, 42%, 56%
HSB
190, 49%, 75%
CMYK
49, 8, 0, 25
LAB
67, -22, -16
LCH
67, 27, 216
OKLCH
0.71, 0.08, 212
XYZ
30, 37, 55
LUV
67, -34, -21
HWB
190, 38%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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