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
647DA2
RGB
100, 125, 162
HSL
216, 25%, 51%
HSB
216, 38%, 64%
CMYK
38, 23, 0, 36
LAB
52, -2, -23
LCH
52, 23, 265
OKLCH
0.58, 0.06, 258
XYZ
19, 20, 37
LUV
52, -13, -34
HWB
216, 39%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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