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
617DA8
RGB
97, 125, 168
HSL
216, 29%, 52%
HSB
216, 42%, 66%
CMYK
42, 26, 0, 34
LAB
52, -2, -26
LCH
52, 27, 266
OKLCH
0.59, 0.07, 259
XYZ
19, 20, 40
LUV
52, -15, -39
HWB
216, 38%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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