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
6B8F93
RGB
107, 143, 147
HSL
186, 16%, 50%
HSB
186, 27%, 58%
CMYK
27, 3, 0, 42
LAB
57, -12, -6
LCH
57, 14, 208
OKLCH
0.62, 0.04, 205
XYZ
21, 25, 31
LUV
57, -18, -7
HWB
186, 42%, 42%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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