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
6AA9FA
RGB
106, 169, 250
HSL
214, 94%, 70%
HSB
214, 58%, 98%
CMYK
58, 32, 0, 2
LAB
68, -3, -47
LCH
68, 47, 266
OKLCH
0.73, 0.14, 255
XYZ
37, 38, 96
LUV
68, -28, -75
HWB
214, 42%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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