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
688CB4
RGB
104, 140, 180
HSL
212, 34%, 56%
HSB
212, 42%, 71%
CMYK
42, 22, 0, 29
LAB
57, -5, -25
LCH
57, 26, 259
OKLCH
0.63, 0.07, 252
XYZ
23, 25, 47
LUV
57, -18, -37
HWB
212, 41%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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