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
6E95AD
RGB
110, 149, 173
HSL
203, 28%, 55%
HSB
203, 36%, 68%
CMYK
36, 14, 0, 32
LAB
59, -9, -17
LCH
59, 20, 242
OKLCH
0.65, 0.06, 236
XYZ
25, 28, 44
LUV
59, -20, -24
HWB
203, 43%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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