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
60849F
RGB
96, 132, 159
HSL
206, 25%, 50%
HSB
206, 40%, 62%
CMYK
40, 17, 0, 38
LAB
53, -8, -19
LCH
53, 20, 248
OKLCH
0.60, 0.06, 241
XYZ
19, 21, 36
LUV
53, -18, -26
HWB
206, 38%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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