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
0977E1
RGB
9, 119, 225
HSL
209, 92%, 46%
HSB
209, 96%, 88%
CMYK
96, 47, 0, 12
LAB
49, 4, -63
LCH
49, 63, 274
OKLCH
0.58, 0.18, 255
XYZ
20, 19, 74
LUV
49, -27, -94
HWB
209, 4%, 12%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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