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
6C8F96
RGB
108, 143, 150
HSL
190, 17%, 51%
HSB
190, 28%, 59%
CMYK
28, 5, 0, 41
LAB
57, -11, -8
LCH
57, 14, 215
OKLCH
0.63, 0.04, 211
XYZ
22, 25, 33
LUV
57, -18, -10
HWB
190, 42%, 41%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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