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
618DAD
RGB
97, 141, 173
HSL
205, 32%, 53%
HSB
205, 44%, 68%
CMYK
44, 18, 0, 32
LAB
56, -9, -22
LCH
56, 24, 248
OKLCH
0.62, 0.07, 241
XYZ
22, 25, 43
LUV
56, -21, -31
HWB
205, 38%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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