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
6188BA
RGB
97, 136, 186
HSL
214, 39%, 55%
HSB
214, 48%, 73%
CMYK
48, 27, 0, 27
LAB
55, -3, -31
LCH
55, 31, 264
OKLCH
0.62, 0.09, 255
XYZ
23, 24, 50
LUV
55, -19, -46
HWB
214, 38%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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