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
6E8EB7
RGB
110, 142, 183
HSL
214, 34%, 57%
HSB
214, 40%, 72%
CMYK
40, 22, 0, 28
LAB
58, -4, -25
LCH
58, 26, 262
OKLCH
0.64, 0.07, 255
XYZ
25, 26, 49
LUV
58, -17, -38
HWB
214, 43%, 28%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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