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
6A8A97
RGB
106, 138, 151
HSL
197, 18%, 50%
HSB
197, 30%, 59%
CMYK
30, 9, 0, 41
LAB
55, -9, -11
LCH
55, 14, 229
OKLCH
0.61, 0.04, 225
XYZ
21, 23, 33
LUV
55, -16, -14
HWB
197, 42%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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