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
6B95D2
RGB
107, 149, 210
HSL
216, 53%, 62%
HSB
216, 49%, 82%
CMYK
49, 29, 0, 18
LAB
61, -2, -36
LCH
61, 36, 267
OKLCH
0.66, 0.10, 258
XYZ
28, 29, 65
LUV
61, -21, -56
HWB
216, 42%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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