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
61CCFA
RGB
97, 204, 250
HSL
198, 94%, 68%
HSB
198, 61%, 98%
CMYK
61, 18, 0, 2
LAB
77, -22, -33
LCH
77, 39, 236
OKLCH
0.80, 0.12, 229
XYZ
44, 53, 98
LUV
77, -43, -49
HWB
198, 38%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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