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
6ABDC4
RGB
106, 189, 196
HSL
185, 43%, 59%
HSB
185, 46%, 77%
CMYK
46, 4, 0, 23
LAB
72, -25, -12
LCH
72, 28, 205
OKLCH
0.75, 0.08, 203
XYZ
34, 43, 59
LUV
72, -37, -14
HWB
185, 42%, 23%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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