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
6F90AA
RGB
111, 144, 170
HSL
206, 26%, 55%
HSB
206, 35%, 67%
CMYK
35, 15, 0, 33
LAB
58, -7, -18
LCH
58, 19, 248
OKLCH
0.64, 0.05, 242
XYZ
24, 26, 42
LUV
58, -17, -25
HWB
206, 44%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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