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
6E949B
RGB
110, 148, 155
HSL
189, 18%, 52%
HSB
189, 29%, 61%
CMYK
29, 5, 0, 39
LAB
59, -12, -8
LCH
59, 15, 214
OKLCH
0.64, 0.04, 210
XYZ
23, 27, 35
LUV
59, -19, -10
HWB
189, 43%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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