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
6F899B
RGB
111, 137, 155
HSL
205, 18%, 52%
HSB
205, 28%, 61%
CMYK
28, 12, 0, 39
LAB
56, -6, -13
LCH
56, 14, 244
OKLCH
0.62, 0.04, 239
XYZ
21, 24, 34
LUV
56, -14, -18
HWB
205, 44%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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