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
608993
RGB
96, 137, 147
HSL
192, 21%, 48%
HSB
192, 35%, 58%
CMYK
35, 7, 0, 42
LAB
54, -13, -10
LCH
54, 16, 219
OKLCH
0.60, 0.05, 215
XYZ
19, 22, 31
LUV
54, -20, -13
HWB
192, 38%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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