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
6491A2
RGB
100, 145, 162
HSL
196, 25%, 51%
HSB
196, 38%, 64%
CMYK
38, 10, 0, 36
LAB
57, -13, -14
LCH
57, 19, 229
OKLCH
0.63, 0.06, 224
XYZ
22, 26, 38
LUV
57, -22, -19
HWB
196, 39%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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