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
617C95
RGB
97, 124, 149
HSL
209, 21%, 48%
HSB
209, 35%, 58%
CMYK
35, 17, 0, 42
LAB
51, -5, -17
LCH
51, 18, 253
OKLCH
0.57, 0.05, 247
XYZ
18, 19, 31
LUV
51, -14, -24
HWB
209, 38%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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