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
6ABFE5
RGB
106, 191, 229
HSL
199, 70%, 66%
HSB
199, 54%, 90%
CMYK
54, 17, 0, 10
LAB
73, -19, -27
LCH
73, 33, 235
OKLCH
0.77, 0.10, 229
XYZ
39, 46, 81
LUV
73, -36, -40
HWB
199, 42%, 10%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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