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
667997
RGB
102, 121, 151
HSL
217, 19%, 50%
HSB
217, 32%, 59%
CMYK
32, 20, 0, 41
LAB
50, -2, -19
LCH
50, 19, 265
OKLCH
0.57, 0.05, 259
XYZ
18, 19, 32
LUV
50, -11, -27
HWB
217, 40%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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