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
6AA8DA
RGB
106, 168, 218
HSL
207, 60%, 64%
HSB
207, 51%, 85%
CMYK
51, 23, 0, 15
LAB
66, -10, -32
LCH
66, 34, 252
OKLCH
0.71, 0.10, 244
XYZ
33, 36, 72
LUV
66, -28, -48
HWB
207, 42%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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