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
61DBFF
RGB
97, 219, 255
HSL
194, 100%, 69%
HSB
194, 62%, 100%
CMYK
62, 14, 0, 0
LAB
82, -28, -28
LCH
82, 40, 226
OKLCH
0.84, 0.12, 220
XYZ
48, 60, 104
LUV
82, -48, -41
HWB
194, 38%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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