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
6491AA
RGB
100, 145, 170
HSL
201, 29%, 53%
HSB
201, 41%, 67%
CMYK
41, 15, 0, 33
LAB
58, -11, -18
LCH
58, 21, 239
OKLCH
0.63, 0.06, 233
XYZ
23, 26, 42
LUV
58, -22, -26
HWB
201, 39%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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