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
6595AD
RGB
101, 149, 173
HSL
200, 31%, 54%
HSB
200, 42%, 68%
CMYK
42, 14, 0, 32
LAB
59, -12, -18
LCH
59, 22, 236
OKLCH
0.64, 0.06, 231
XYZ
24, 27, 44
LUV
59, -23, -25
HWB
200, 40%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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