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
6293AE
RGB
98, 147, 174
HSL
201, 32%, 53%
HSB
201, 44%, 68%
CMYK
44, 16, 0, 32
LAB
58, -12, -20
LCH
58, 23, 240
OKLCH
0.64, 0.07, 233
XYZ
23, 27, 44
LUV
58, -23, -28
HWB
201, 38%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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