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
6C8B98
RGB
108, 139, 152
HSL
198, 18%, 51%
HSB
198, 29%, 60%
CMYK
29, 9, 0, 40
LAB
56, -9, -11
LCH
56, 14, 230
OKLCH
0.62, 0.04, 225
XYZ
21, 24, 33
LUV
56, -16, -14
HWB
198, 42%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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