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
6AA9BF
RGB
106, 169, 191
HSL
196, 40%, 58%
HSB
196, 45%, 75%
CMYK
45, 12, 0, 25
LAB
66, -17, -18
LCH
66, 25, 227
OKLCH
0.70, 0.07, 222
XYZ
30, 35, 55
LUV
66, -29, -25
HWB
196, 42%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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