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
6186BE
RGB
97, 134, 190
HSL
216, 42%, 56%
HSB
216, 49%, 75%
CMYK
49, 29, 0, 25
LAB
55, -1, -34
LCH
55, 34, 268
OKLCH
0.62, 0.10, 258
XYZ
23, 23, 52
LUV
55, -18, -51
HWB
216, 38%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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