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
6ACFFA
RGB
106, 207, 250
HSL
198, 94%, 70%
HSB
198, 58%, 98%
CMYK
58, 17, 0, 2
LAB
78, -22, -31
LCH
78, 38, 235
OKLCH
0.81, 0.11, 228
XYZ
46, 55, 99
LUV
78, -42, -46
HWB
198, 42%, 2%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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