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
61758A
RGB
97, 117, 138
HSL
211, 17%, 46%
HSB
211, 30%, 54%
CMYK
30, 15, 0, 46
LAB
48, -4, -14
LCH
48, 15, 255
OKLCH
0.55, 0.04, 250
XYZ
16, 17, 27
LUV
48, -11, -19
HWB
211, 38%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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