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
6AB2E2
RGB
106, 178, 226
HSL
204, 67%, 65%
HSB
204, 53%, 89%
CMYK
53, 21, 0, 11
LAB
69, -13, -32
LCH
69, 34, 247
OKLCH
0.74, 0.10, 239
XYZ
36, 40, 78
LUV
69, -32, -48
HWB
204, 42%, 11%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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