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
6E8AAA
RGB
110, 138, 170
HSL
212, 26%, 55%
HSB
212, 35%, 67%
CMYK
35, 19, 0, 33
LAB
56, -4, -20
LCH
56, 21, 258
OKLCH
0.62, 0.06, 252
XYZ
23, 24, 42
LUV
56, -15, -30
HWB
212, 43%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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