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
6CA6B2
RGB
108, 166, 178
HSL
190, 31%, 56%
HSB
190, 39%, 70%
CMYK
39, 7, 0, 30
LAB
64, -17, -13
LCH
64, 21, 216
OKLCH
0.69, 0.06, 212
XYZ
28, 34, 47
LUV
64, -27, -16
HWB
190, 42%, 30%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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