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
6196CD
RGB
97, 150, 205
HSL
211, 52%, 59%
HSB
211, 53%, 80%
CMYK
53, 27, 0, 20
LAB
60, -6, -34
LCH
60, 35, 260
OKLCH
0.66, 0.10, 250
XYZ
27, 29, 62
LUV
60, -24, -52
HWB
211, 38%, 20%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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