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
66909A
RGB
102, 144, 154
HSL
192, 20%, 50%
HSB
192, 34%, 60%
CMYK
34, 6, 0, 40
LAB
57, -13, -10
LCH
57, 17, 218
OKLCH
0.63, 0.05, 214
XYZ
21, 25, 34
LUV
57, -21, -13
HWB
192, 40%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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