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
6BC4DE
RGB
107, 196, 222
HSL
194, 64%, 65%
HSB
194, 52%, 87%
CMYK
52, 12, 0, 13
LAB
74, -23, -22
LCH
74, 31, 224
OKLCH
0.77, 0.09, 219
XYZ
39, 48, 76
LUV
74, -38, -30
HWB
194, 42%, 13%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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