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
6196A9
RGB
97, 150, 169
HSL
196, 30%, 52%
HSB
196, 43%, 66%
CMYK
43, 11, 0, 34
LAB
59, -14, -16
LCH
59, 21, 228
OKLCH
0.64, 0.06, 223
XYZ
23, 27, 42
LUV
59, -25, -21
HWB
196, 38%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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