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
697C92
RGB
105, 124, 146
HSL
212, 16%, 49%
HSB
212, 28%, 57%
CMYK
28, 15, 0, 43
LAB
51, -3, -14
LCH
51, 15, 258
OKLCH
0.58, 0.04, 252
XYZ
18, 19, 30
LUV
51, -11, -20
HWB
212, 41%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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