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
60859E
RGB
96, 133, 158
HSL
204, 24%, 50%
HSB
204, 39%, 62%
CMYK
39, 16, 0, 38
LAB
53, -8, -18
LCH
53, 20, 245
OKLCH
0.60, 0.06, 238
XYZ
19, 22, 36
LUV
53, -18, -25
HWB
204, 38%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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