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
617EA0
RGB
97, 126, 160
HSL
212, 25%, 50%
HSB
212, 39%, 63%
CMYK
39, 21, 0, 37
LAB
52, -4, -22
LCH
52, 22, 260
OKLCH
0.58, 0.06, 253
XYZ
19, 20, 36
LUV
52, -15, -31
HWB
212, 38%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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