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
6ABCDB
RGB
106, 188, 219
HSL
196, 61%, 64%
HSB
196, 52%, 86%
CMYK
52, 14, 0, 14
LAB
72, -20, -24
LCH
72, 31, 230
OKLCH
0.75, 0.09, 225
XYZ
37, 44, 74
LUV
72, -36, -34
HWB
196, 42%, 14%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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