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
6CA2B5
RGB
108, 162, 181
HSL
196, 33%, 57%
HSB
196, 40%, 71%
CMYK
40, 10, 0, 29
LAB
63, -15, -16
LCH
63, 22, 227
OKLCH
0.68, 0.06, 222
XYZ
27, 32, 49
LUV
63, -26, -21
HWB
196, 42%, 29%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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