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
6494BD
RGB
100, 148, 189
HSL
208, 40%, 57%
HSB
208, 47%, 74%
CMYK
47, 22, 0, 26
LAB
59, -8, -27
LCH
59, 28, 253
OKLCH
0.65, 0.08, 245
XYZ
25, 28, 52
LUV
59, -23, -39
HWB
208, 39%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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