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
697F9C
RGB
105, 127, 156
HSL
214, 20%, 51%
HSB
214, 33%, 61%
CMYK
33, 19, 0, 39
LAB
52, -3, -18
LCH
52, 19, 261
OKLCH
0.59, 0.05, 255
XYZ
19, 21, 34
LUV
52, -12, -26
HWB
214, 41%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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