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
648D95
RGB
100, 141, 149
HSL
190, 20%, 49%
HSB
190, 33%, 58%
CMYK
33, 5, 0, 42
LAB
56, -13, -9
LCH
56, 16, 215
OKLCH
0.62, 0.05, 211
XYZ
20, 24, 32
LUV
56, -20, -11
HWB
190, 39%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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