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
607FA1
RGB
96, 127, 161
HSL
211, 26%, 50%
HSB
211, 40%, 63%
CMYK
40, 21, 0, 37
LAB
52, -5, -22
LCH
52, 23, 258
OKLCH
0.59, 0.06, 251
XYZ
19, 20, 37
LUV
52, -16, -32
HWB
211, 38%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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