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
6493B4
RGB
100, 147, 180
HSL
205, 35%, 55%
HSB
205, 44%, 71%
CMYK
44, 18, 0, 29
LAB
59, -10, -23
LCH
59, 25, 247
OKLCH
0.64, 0.07, 240
XYZ
24, 27, 47
LUV
59, -22, -33
HWB
205, 39%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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