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
6892AC
RGB
104, 146, 172
HSL
203, 29%, 54%
HSB
203, 40%, 67%
CMYK
40, 15, 0, 33
LAB
58, -10, -19
LCH
58, 21, 242
OKLCH
0.64, 0.06, 236
XYZ
23, 26, 43
LUV
58, -21, -26
HWB
203, 41%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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