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
06E6FF
RGB
6, 230, 255
HSL
186, 100%, 51%
HSB
186, 98%, 100%
CMYK
98, 10, 0, 0
LAB
83, -41, -26
LCH
83, 48, 212
OKLCH
0.85, 0.15, 209
XYZ
46, 64, 104
LUV
83, -62, -35
HWB
186, 2%, 0%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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