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
6D8EA5
RGB
109, 142, 165
HSL
205, 24%, 54%
HSB
205, 34%, 65%
CMYK
34, 14, 0, 35
LAB
57, -8, -16
LCH
57, 18, 245
OKLCH
0.63, 0.05, 239
XYZ
23, 25, 39
LUV
57, -17, -23
HWB
205, 43%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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