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
69909E
RGB
105, 144, 158
HSL
196, 21%, 52%
HSB
196, 34%, 62%
CMYK
34, 9, 0, 38
LAB
57, -11, -12
LCH
57, 16, 227
OKLCH
0.63, 0.05, 222
XYZ
22, 25, 36
LUV
57, -19, -16
HWB
196, 41%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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