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
6A8DB2
RGB
106, 141, 178
HSL
211, 32%, 56%
HSB
211, 40%, 70%
CMYK
40, 21, 0, 30
LAB
57, -5, -24
LCH
57, 24, 257
OKLCH
0.63, 0.07, 250
XYZ
24, 25, 46
LUV
57, -18, -35
HWB
211, 42%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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