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
657DA0
RGB
101, 125, 160
HSL
216, 24%, 51%
HSB
216, 37%, 63%
CMYK
37, 22, 0, 37
LAB
52, -2, -22
LCH
52, 22, 264
OKLCH
0.58, 0.06, 258
XYZ
19, 20, 36
LUV
52, -13, -32
HWB
216, 40%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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