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
6293C4
RGB
98, 147, 196
HSL
210, 45%, 58%
HSB
210, 50%, 77%
CMYK
50, 25, 0, 23
LAB
59, -7, -31
LCH
59, 32, 258
OKLCH
0.65, 0.09, 249
XYZ
25, 27, 56
LUV
59, -23, -46
HWB
210, 38%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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