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
61BDF2
RGB
97, 189, 242
HSL
202, 85%, 66%
HSB
202, 60%, 95%
CMYK
60, 22, 0, 5
LAB
73, -17, -35
LCH
73, 39, 245
OKLCH
0.76, 0.12, 236
XYZ
39, 45, 91
LUV
73, -38, -53
HWB
202, 38%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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