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
61B2BC
RGB
97, 178, 188
HSL
187, 40%, 56%
HSB
187, 48%, 74%
CMYK
48, 5, 0, 26
LAB
68, -24, -13
LCH
68, 27, 209
OKLCH
0.72, 0.08, 206
XYZ
30, 38, 53
LUV
68, -36, -16
HWB
187, 38%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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