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
69909D
RGB
105, 144, 157
HSL
195, 21%, 51%
HSB
195, 33%, 62%
CMYK
33, 8, 0, 38
LAB
57, -11, -11
LCH
57, 16, 225
OKLCH
0.63, 0.05, 220
XYZ
22, 25, 36
LUV
57, -19, -15
HWB
195, 41%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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