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
6197A8
RGB
97, 151, 168
HSL
194, 29%, 52%
HSB
194, 42%, 66%
CMYK
42, 10, 0, 34
LAB
59, -15, -15
LCH
59, 21, 225
OKLCH
0.65, 0.06, 220
XYZ
23, 28, 41
LUV
59, -25, -20
HWB
194, 38%, 34%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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