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
61859D
RGB
97, 133, 157
HSL
204, 24%, 50%
HSB
204, 38%, 62%
CMYK
38, 15, 0, 38
LAB
54, -8, -17
LCH
54, 19, 244
OKLCH
0.60, 0.05, 238
XYZ
19, 22, 35
LUV
54, -18, -24
HWB
204, 38%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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