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
6D85A2
RGB
109, 133, 162
HSL
213, 22%, 53%
HSB
213, 33%, 64%
CMYK
33, 18, 0, 36
LAB
54, -3, -19
LCH
54, 19, 259
OKLCH
0.61, 0.05, 253
XYZ
21, 23, 37
LUV
54, -13, -27
HWB
213, 43%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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