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
6ACED9
RGB
106, 206, 217
HSL
186, 59%, 63%
HSB
186, 51%, 85%
CMYK
51, 5, 0, 15
LAB
77, -28, -15
LCH
77, 32, 208
OKLCH
0.80, 0.09, 205
XYZ
41, 52, 74
LUV
77, -43, -18
HWB
186, 42%, 15%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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