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
608790
RGB
96, 135, 144
HSL
191, 20%, 47%
HSB
191, 33%, 56%
CMYK
33, 6, 0, 44
LAB
54, -12, -9
LCH
54, 16, 217
OKLCH
0.60, 0.05, 214
XYZ
19, 22, 30
LUV
54, -19, -12
HWB
191, 38%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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