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
687E97
RGB
104, 126, 151
HSL
212, 18%, 50%
HSB
212, 31%, 59%
CMYK
31, 17, 0, 41
LAB
52, -4, -16
LCH
52, 17, 258
OKLCH
0.58, 0.05, 252
XYZ
19, 20, 32
LUV
52, -12, -23
HWB
212, 41%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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