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
61B5FC
RGB
97, 181, 252
HSL
207, 96%, 68%
HSB
207, 62%, 99%
CMYK
62, 28, 0, 1
LAB
71, -10, -44
LCH
71, 45, 257
OKLCH
0.75, 0.13, 246
XYZ
39, 43, 98
LUV
71, -34, -68
HWB
207, 38%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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