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
618AAE
RGB
97, 138, 174
HSL
208, 32%, 53%
HSB
208, 44%, 68%
CMYK
44, 21, 0, 32
LAB
56, -7, -24
LCH
56, 25, 253
OKLCH
0.62, 0.07, 246
XYZ
22, 24, 43
LUV
56, -20, -34
HWB
208, 38%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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