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
61BFCB
RGB
97, 191, 203
HSL
187, 50%, 59%
HSB
187, 52%, 80%
CMYK
52, 6, 0, 20
LAB
72, -27, -15
LCH
72, 31, 210
OKLCH
0.75, 0.09, 206
XYZ
34, 44, 63
LUV
72, -40, -19
HWB
187, 38%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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