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
6CA5FC
RGB
108, 165, 252
HSL
216, 96%, 71%
HSB
216, 57%, 99%
CMYK
57, 35, 0, 1
LAB
67, 0, -50
LCH
67, 50, 270
OKLCH
0.72, 0.14, 259
XYZ
37, 37, 97
LUV
67, -26, -79
HWB
216, 42%, 1%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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