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
6ADBED
RGB
106, 219, 237
HSL
188, 78%, 67%
HSB
188, 55%, 93%
CMYK
55, 8, 0, 7
LAB
81, -30, -19
LCH
81, 36, 213
OKLCH
0.83, 0.11, 209
XYZ
47, 60, 89
LUV
81, -47, -25
HWB
188, 42%, 7%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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