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
6ACFDF
RGB
106, 207, 223
HSL
188, 65%, 65%
HSB
188, 52%, 87%
CMYK
52, 7, 0, 13
LAB
78, -28, -18
LCH
78, 33, 213
OKLCH
0.80, 0.10, 209
XYZ
42, 53, 78
LUV
78, -43, -23
HWB
188, 42%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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