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
6BCFF5
RGB
107, 207, 245
HSL
197, 87%, 69%
HSB
197, 56%, 96%
CMYK
56, 16, 0, 4
LAB
78, -23, -28
LCH
78, 36, 231
OKLCH
0.81, 0.11, 225
XYZ
45, 54, 94
LUV
78, -42, -41
HWB
197, 42%, 4%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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