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
6896A4
RGB
104, 150, 164
HSL
194, 25%, 53%
HSB
194, 37%, 64%
CMYK
37, 9, 0, 36
LAB
59, -13, -13
LCH
59, 18, 223
OKLCH
0.65, 0.05, 219
XYZ
23, 27, 39
LUV
59, -22, -16
HWB
194, 41%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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