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
6CA6AD
RGB
108, 166, 173
HSL
186, 28%, 55%
HSB
186, 38%, 68%
CMYK
38, 4, 0, 32
LAB
64, -18, -10
LCH
64, 21, 209
OKLCH
0.69, 0.06, 205
XYZ
27, 33, 45
LUV
64, -27, -12
HWB
186, 42%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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