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
6E96BB
RGB
110, 150, 187
HSL
209, 36%, 58%
HSB
209, 41%, 73%
CMYK
41, 20, 0, 27
LAB
60, -7, -24
LCH
60, 25, 254
OKLCH
0.66, 0.07, 247
XYZ
26, 29, 51
LUV
60, -20, -35
HWB
209, 43%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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