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
618B8E
RGB
97, 139, 142
HSL
184, 19%, 47%
HSB
184, 32%, 56%
CMYK
32, 2, 0, 44
LAB
55, -14, -7
LCH
55, 16, 204
OKLCH
0.61, 0.05, 202
XYZ
19, 23, 29
LUV
55, -21, -7
HWB
184, 38%, 44%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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