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
6B9599
RGB
107, 149, 153
HSL
185, 18%, 51%
HSB
185, 30%, 60%
CMYK
30, 3, 0, 40
LAB
59, -14, -7
LCH
59, 16, 206
OKLCH
0.64, 0.05, 203
XYZ
23, 27, 34
LUV
59, -21, -8
HWB
185, 42%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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