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
6891C3
RGB
104, 145, 195
HSL
213, 43%, 59%
HSB
213, 47%, 76%
CMYK
47, 26, 0, 24
LAB
59, -4, -31
LCH
59, 31, 262
OKLCH
0.65, 0.09, 254
XYZ
26, 27, 56
LUV
59, -20, -46
HWB
213, 41%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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