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
61CFDC
RGB
97, 207, 220
HSL
186, 64%, 62%
HSB
186, 56%, 86%
CMYK
56, 6, 0, 14
LAB
77, -30, -17
LCH
77, 34, 209
OKLCH
0.80, 0.10, 206
XYZ
40, 52, 76
LUV
77, -45, -21
HWB
186, 38%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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