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
61D7EB
RGB
97, 215, 235
HSL
189, 78%, 65%
HSB
189, 59%, 92%
CMYK
59, 9, 0, 8
LAB
80, -30, -20
LCH
80, 37, 214
OKLCH
0.82, 0.11, 210
XYZ
44, 57, 87
LUV
80, -48, -27
HWB
189, 38%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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