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
678DAE
RGB
103, 141, 174
HSL
208, 30%, 54%
HSB
208, 41%, 68%
CMYK
41, 19, 0, 32
LAB
57, -7, -22
LCH
57, 23, 252
OKLCH
0.63, 0.07, 245
XYZ
23, 25, 44
LUV
57, -19, -32
HWB
208, 40%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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