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
617E8D
RGB
97, 126, 141
HSL
200, 18%, 47%
HSB
200, 31%, 55%
CMYK
31, 11, 0, 45
LAB
51, -8, -12
LCH
51, 14, 236
OKLCH
0.58, 0.04, 231
XYZ
17, 19, 28
LUV
51, -15, -15
HWB
200, 38%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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