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
6B97A2
RGB
107, 151, 162
HSL
192, 23%, 53%
HSB
192, 34%, 64%
CMYK
34, 7, 0, 36
LAB
60, -13, -11
LCH
60, 17, 219
OKLCH
0.65, 0.05, 215
XYZ
24, 28, 38
LUV
60, -22, -14
HWB
192, 42%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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