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
608AB9
RGB
96, 138, 185
HSL
212, 39%, 55%
HSB
212, 48%, 73%
CMYK
48, 25, 0, 27
LAB
56, -5, -30
LCH
56, 30, 260
OKLCH
0.62, 0.09, 252
XYZ
23, 24, 49
LUV
56, -20, -44
HWB
212, 38%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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