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
6D9DA8
RGB
109, 157, 168
HSL
191, 25%, 54%
HSB
191, 35%, 66%
CMYK
35, 7, 0, 34
LAB
62, -15, -11
LCH
62, 18, 217
OKLCH
0.67, 0.05, 214
XYZ
25, 30, 42
LUV
62, -23, -14
HWB
191, 43%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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