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
61B9EB
RGB
97, 185, 235
HSL
202, 78%, 65%
HSB
202, 59%, 92%
CMYK
59, 21, 0, 8
LAB
71, -17, -34
LCH
71, 37, 244
OKLCH
0.75, 0.11, 236
XYZ
37, 43, 85
LUV
71, -36, -51
HWB
202, 38%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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