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
608190
RGB
96, 129, 144
HSL
199, 20%, 47%
HSB
199, 33%, 56%
CMYK
33, 10, 0, 44
LAB
52, -9, -12
LCH
52, 15, 233
OKLCH
0.58, 0.04, 228
XYZ
18, 20, 29
LUV
52, -17, -16
HWB
199, 38%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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