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
648FAC
RGB
100, 143, 172
HSL
204, 30%, 53%
HSB
204, 42%, 67%
CMYK
42, 17, 0, 33
LAB
57, -9, -20
LCH
57, 22, 245
OKLCH
0.63, 0.06, 239
XYZ
23, 25, 43
LUV
57, -21, -29
HWB
204, 39%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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