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
668A8D
RGB
102, 138, 141
HSL
185, 16%, 48%
HSB
185, 28%, 55%
CMYK
28, 2, 0, 45
LAB
55, -12, -6
LCH
55, 14, 205
OKLCH
0.61, 0.04, 203
XYZ
19, 23, 29
LUV
55, -18, -6
HWB
185, 40%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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