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
61CEFF
RGB
97, 206, 255
HSL
199, 100%, 69%
HSB
199, 62%, 100%
CMYK
62, 19, 0, 0
LAB
78, -22, -34
LCH
78, 40, 238
OKLCH
0.81, 0.12, 230
XYZ
45, 54, 103
LUV
78, -43, -51
HWB
199, 38%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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