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
6B95A1
RGB
107, 149, 161
HSL
193, 22%, 53%
HSB
193, 34%, 63%
CMYK
34, 7, 0, 37
LAB
59, -13, -11
LCH
59, 17, 222
OKLCH
0.64, 0.05, 217
XYZ
23, 27, 38
LUV
59, -21, -14
HWB
193, 42%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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