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
6583A2
RGB
101, 131, 162
HSL
210, 25%, 52%
HSB
210, 38%, 64%
CMYK
38, 19, 0, 36
LAB
53, -5, -20
LCH
53, 21, 256
OKLCH
0.60, 0.06, 250
XYZ
20, 22, 37
LUV
53, -16, -29
HWB
210, 40%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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