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
6590B2
RGB
101, 144, 178
HSL
206, 33%, 55%
HSB
206, 43%, 70%
CMYK
43, 19, 0, 30
LAB
58, -8, -23
LCH
58, 24, 250
OKLCH
0.64, 0.07, 243
XYZ
23, 26, 46
LUV
58, -21, -33
HWB
206, 40%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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