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
6BB3BE
RGB
107, 179, 190
HSL
188, 39%, 58%
HSB
188, 44%, 75%
CMYK
44, 6, 0, 25
LAB
69, -21, -13
LCH
69, 25, 212
OKLCH
0.72, 0.07, 208
XYZ
31, 39, 55
LUV
69, -33, -16
HWB
188, 42%, 25%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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