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
608997
RGB
96, 137, 151
HSL
195, 22%, 48%
HSB
195, 36%, 59%
CMYK
36, 9, 0, 41
LAB
54, -12, -12
LCH
54, 17, 226
OKLCH
0.61, 0.05, 221
XYZ
19, 23, 33
LUV
54, -20, -16
HWB
195, 38%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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