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
6AC8EB
RGB
106, 200, 235
HSL
196, 76%, 67%
HSB
196, 55%, 92%
CMYK
55, 15, 0, 8
LAB
76, -22, -26
LCH
76, 34, 231
OKLCH
0.79, 0.10, 225
XYZ
42, 50, 86
LUV
76, -40, -38
HWB
196, 42%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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