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
6B9AAA
RGB
107, 154, 170
HSL
195, 27%, 54%
HSB
195, 37%, 67%
CMYK
37, 9, 0, 33
LAB
61, -13, -14
LCH
61, 19, 226
OKLCH
0.66, 0.06, 221
XYZ
25, 29, 42
LUV
61, -23, -18
HWB
195, 42%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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