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
69929B
RGB
105, 146, 155
HSL
191, 20%, 51%
HSB
191, 32%, 61%
CMYK
32, 6, 0, 39
LAB
58, -13, -10
LCH
58, 16, 217
OKLCH
0.63, 0.05, 213
XYZ
22, 26, 35
LUV
58, -20, -12
HWB
191, 41%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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