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
06A2FF
RGB
6, 162, 255
HSL
202, 100%, 51%
HSB
202, 98%, 100%
CMYK
98, 36, 0, 0
LAB
63, -10, -57
LCH
63, 58, 260
OKLCH
0.69, 0.17, 246
XYZ
31, 33, 99
LUV
63, -39, -89
HWB
202, 2%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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