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
6E9099
RGB
110, 144, 153
HSL
193, 17%, 52%
HSB
193, 28%, 60%
CMYK
28, 6, 0, 40
LAB
57, -11, -9
LCH
57, 14, 220
OKLCH
0.63, 0.04, 216
XYZ
22, 26, 34
LUV
57, -17, -11
HWB
193, 43%, 40%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.