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
6595B2
RGB
101, 149, 178
HSL
203, 33%, 55%
HSB
203, 43%, 70%
CMYK
43, 16, 0, 30
LAB
59, -11, -21
LCH
59, 23, 242
OKLCH
0.65, 0.07, 236
XYZ
24, 27, 46
LUV
59, -23, -29
HWB
203, 40%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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