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
6AAAB2
RGB
106, 170, 178
HSL
187, 32%, 56%
HSB
187, 40%, 70%
CMYK
40, 4, 0, 30
LAB
66, -20, -11
LCH
66, 23, 209
OKLCH
0.70, 0.07, 206
XYZ
28, 35, 47
LUV
66, -30, -13
HWB
187, 42%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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