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
6F85A4
RGB
111, 133, 164
HSL
215, 23%, 54%
HSB
215, 32%, 64%
CMYK
32, 19, 0, 36
LAB
55, -2, -19
LCH
55, 19, 263
OKLCH
0.61, 0.05, 257
XYZ
22, 23, 38
LUV
55, -12, -28
HWB
215, 44%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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