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
6AE2EF
RGB
106, 226, 239
HSL
186, 81%, 68%
HSB
186, 56%, 94%
CMYK
56, 5, 0, 6
LAB
83, -32, -17
LCH
83, 37, 208
OKLCH
0.85, 0.11, 205
XYZ
49, 64, 91
LUV
83, -49, -22
HWB
186, 42%, 6%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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