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
6BCDF8
RGB
107, 205, 248
HSL
198, 91%, 70%
HSB
198, 57%, 97%
CMYK
57, 17, 0, 3
LAB
78, -21, -31
LCH
78, 37, 236
OKLCH
0.81, 0.11, 229
XYZ
45, 54, 97
LUV
78, -41, -45
HWB
198, 42%, 3%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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