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
608CAE
RGB
96, 140, 174
HSL
206, 33%, 53%
HSB
206, 45%, 68%
CMYK
45, 20, 0, 32
LAB
56, -9, -23
LCH
56, 25, 250
OKLCH
0.62, 0.07, 242
XYZ
22, 24, 44
LUV
56, -21, -33
HWB
206, 38%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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