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
657E99
RGB
101, 126, 153
HSL
211, 20%, 50%
HSB
211, 34%, 60%
CMYK
34, 18, 0, 40
LAB
52, -4, -18
LCH
52, 18, 257
OKLCH
0.58, 0.05, 251
XYZ
19, 20, 33
LUV
52, -13, -25
HWB
211, 40%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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