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
6E8EBD
RGB
110, 142, 189
HSL
216, 37%, 59%
HSB
216, 42%, 74%
CMYK
42, 25, 0, 26
LAB
58, -2, -28
LCH
58, 29, 266
OKLCH
0.64, 0.08, 258
XYZ
25, 26, 52
LUV
58, -17, -43
HWB
216, 43%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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