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
61C4FA
RGB
97, 196, 250
HSL
201, 94%, 68%
HSB
201, 61%, 98%
CMYK
61, 22, 0, 2
LAB
75, -18, -36
LCH
75, 40, 243
OKLCH
0.78, 0.12, 235
XYZ
42, 49, 98
LUV
75, -40, -55
HWB
201, 38%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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