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
6D96CE
RGB
109, 150, 206
HSL
215, 50%, 62%
HSB
215, 47%, 81%
CMYK
47, 27, 0, 19
LAB
61, -3, -34
LCH
61, 34, 265
OKLCH
0.67, 0.10, 256
XYZ
28, 30, 63
LUV
61, -20, -51
HWB
215, 43%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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