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
6BCFF1
RGB
107, 207, 241
HSL
195, 83%, 68%
HSB
195, 56%, 95%
CMYK
56, 14, 0, 5
LAB
78, -23, -26
LCH
78, 35, 228
OKLCH
0.81, 0.10, 223
XYZ
44, 54, 91
LUV
78, -42, -38
HWB
195, 42%, 5%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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