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
6497A8
RGB
100, 151, 168
HSL
195, 28%, 53%
HSB
195, 40%, 66%
CMYK
40, 10, 0, 34
LAB
59, -14, -15
LCH
59, 20, 226
OKLCH
0.65, 0.06, 221
XYZ
23, 28, 41
LUV
59, -24, -19
HWB
195, 39%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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