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
64919D
RGB
100, 145, 157
HSL
193, 23%, 50%
HSB
193, 36%, 62%
CMYK
36, 8, 0, 38
LAB
57, -14, -12
LCH
57, 18, 220
OKLCH
0.63, 0.05, 216
XYZ
21, 25, 36
LUV
57, -22, -15
HWB
193, 39%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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