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
6CA5CA
RGB
108, 165, 202
HSL
204, 47%, 61%
HSB
204, 47%, 79%
CMYK
47, 18, 0, 21
LAB
65, -12, -25
LCH
65, 28, 245
OKLCH
0.70, 0.08, 238
XYZ
30, 34, 61
LUV
65, -27, -37
HWB
204, 42%, 21%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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