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
61CED4
RGB
97, 206, 212
HSL
183, 57%, 61%
HSB
183, 54%, 83%
CMYK
54, 3, 0, 17
LAB
77, -31, -13
LCH
77, 34, 203
OKLCH
0.79, 0.10, 200
XYZ
39, 51, 70
LUV
77, -45, -15
HWB
183, 38%, 17%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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