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
6896BC
RGB
104, 150, 188
HSL
207, 39%, 57%
HSB
207, 45%, 74%
CMYK
45, 20, 0, 26
LAB
60, -8, -25
LCH
60, 26, 252
OKLCH
0.65, 0.08, 244
XYZ
26, 28, 52
LUV
60, -22, -37
HWB
207, 41%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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