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
6BB2F5
RGB
107, 178, 245
HSL
209, 87%, 69%
HSB
209, 56%, 96%
CMYK
56, 27, 0, 4
LAB
70, -9, -41
LCH
70, 42, 258
OKLCH
0.74, 0.12, 248
XYZ
38, 42, 92
LUV
70, -31, -64
HWB
209, 42%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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