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
6E8AAE
RGB
110, 138, 174
HSL
214, 28%, 56%
HSB
214, 37%, 68%
CMYK
37, 21, 0, 32
LAB
56, -3, -22
LCH
56, 23, 262
OKLCH
0.63, 0.06, 255
XYZ
23, 25, 44
LUV
56, -15, -33
HWB
214, 43%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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