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
6E92AC
RGB
110, 146, 172
HSL
205, 27%, 55%
HSB
205, 36%, 67%
CMYK
36, 15, 0, 33
LAB
59, -8, -18
LCH
59, 20, 246
OKLCH
0.64, 0.06, 240
XYZ
24, 27, 43
LUV
59, -18, -25
HWB
205, 43%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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