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
608692
RGB
96, 134, 146
HSL
194, 21%, 47%
HSB
194, 34%, 57%
CMYK
34, 8, 0, 43
LAB
53, -11, -11
LCH
53, 16, 224
OKLCH
0.60, 0.05, 219
XYZ
19, 22, 30
LUV
53, -19, -14
HWB
194, 38%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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