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
657F92
RGB
101, 127, 146
HSL
205, 18%, 48%
HSB
205, 31%, 57%
CMYK
31, 13, 0, 43
LAB
52, -6, -14
LCH
52, 15, 246
OKLCH
0.58, 0.04, 240
XYZ
18, 20, 30
LUV
52, -14, -18
HWB
205, 40%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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