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
6CA3AF
RGB
108, 163, 175
HSL
191, 30%, 55%
HSB
191, 38%, 69%
CMYK
38, 7, 0, 31
LAB
64, -16, -12
LCH
64, 21, 217
OKLCH
0.68, 0.06, 213
XYZ
27, 32, 45
LUV
64, -26, -16
HWB
191, 42%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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