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
6F969C
RGB
111, 150, 156
HSL
188, 19%, 52%
HSB
188, 29%, 61%
CMYK
29, 4, 0, 39
LAB
59, -13, -8
LCH
59, 15, 211
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 208
XYZ
23, 28, 36
LUV
59, -20, -9
HWB
188, 44%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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