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
6A8ABC
RGB
106, 138, 188
HSL
217, 38%, 58%
HSB
217, 44%, 74%
CMYK
44, 27, 0, 26
LAB
57, -1, -30
LCH
57, 30, 267
OKLCH
0.63, 0.08, 259
XYZ
24, 25, 51
LUV
57, -17, -45
HWB
217, 42%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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