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
6784B2
RGB
103, 132, 178
HSL
217, 33%, 55%
HSB
217, 42%, 70%
CMYK
42, 26, 0, 30
LAB
54, -1, -28
LCH
54, 28, 267
OKLCH
0.61, 0.08, 259
XYZ
22, 23, 45
LUV
54, -15, -42
HWB
217, 40%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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