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
617EA5
RGB
97, 126, 165
HSL
214, 27%, 51%
HSB
214, 41%, 65%
CMYK
41, 24, 0, 35
LAB
52, -3, -24
LCH
52, 25, 263
OKLCH
0.59, 0.07, 256
XYZ
19, 20, 38
LUV
52, -15, -36
HWB
214, 38%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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