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
6796B4
RGB
103, 150, 180
HSL
203, 34%, 55%
HSB
203, 43%, 71%
CMYK
43, 17, 0, 29
LAB
60, -10, -21
LCH
60, 23, 244
OKLCH
0.65, 0.07, 237
XYZ
25, 28, 47
LUV
60, -23, -30
HWB
203, 40%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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