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
6A8596
RGB
106, 133, 150
HSL
203, 17%, 50%
HSB
203, 29%, 59%
CMYK
29, 11, 0, 41
LAB
54, -7, -12
LCH
54, 14, 241
OKLCH
0.60, 0.04, 236
XYZ
20, 22, 32
LUV
54, -14, -17
HWB
203, 42%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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