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
6197DB
RGB
97, 151, 219
HSL
213, 63%, 62%
HSB
213, 56%, 86%
CMYK
56, 31, 0, 14
LAB
61, -3, -41
LCH
61, 41, 265
OKLCH
0.67, 0.12, 255
XYZ
29, 30, 71
LUV
61, -24, -63
HWB
213, 38%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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