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
6E8C9C
RGB
110, 140, 156
HSL
201, 19%, 52%
HSB
201, 29%, 61%
CMYK
29, 10, 0, 39
LAB
56, -8, -12
LCH
56, 15, 237
OKLCH
0.62, 0.04, 232
XYZ
22, 24, 35
LUV
56, -16, -16
HWB
201, 43%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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