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
617EAB
RGB
97, 126, 171
HSL
216, 31%, 53%
HSB
216, 43%, 67%
CMYK
43, 26, 0, 33
LAB
52, -1, -28
LCH
52, 28, 267
OKLCH
0.59, 0.08, 259
XYZ
20, 20, 41
LUV
52, -15, -41
HWB
216, 38%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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