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
6B95CE
RGB
107, 149, 206
HSL
215, 50%, 61%
HSB
215, 48%, 81%
CMYK
48, 28, 0, 19
LAB
60, -3, -34
LCH
60, 34, 265
OKLCH
0.66, 0.10, 256
XYZ
28, 29, 63
LUV
60, -21, -52
HWB
215, 42%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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