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
6485A3
RGB
100, 133, 163
HSL
209, 26%, 52%
HSB
209, 39%, 64%
CMYK
39, 18, 0, 36
LAB
54, -6, -20
LCH
54, 21, 253
OKLCH
0.60, 0.06, 246
XYZ
20, 22, 38
LUV
54, -17, -29
HWB
209, 39%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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